「Shaanxi Oil-Splashed Noodles」

Ingredients and amounts

• Salt: 2g
• Scallion: 1 stalk
• Garlic: 3 cloves
• Dried chili flakes: 15g
• Cooking oil: 50ml
• Light soy sauce: 10ml
• Aged vinegar: 5ml
• Leafy greens: 50g
• Bean sprouts: 50g (optional)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   If using hand-pulled noodles, gently press the dough with a rolling pin (or your hands), then hold both ends and stretch it out.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Finely chop the scallion and mince the garlic. Set aside.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Wash the leafy greens and bean sprouts (if using). Set aside.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1g of salt.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add the noodles and gently stir with chopsticks to prevent sticking. Cook until they float, then continue for 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   Step 6

   During the last minute of cooking, blanch the leafy greens and bean sprouts in the boiling water.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Drain the noodles, greens, and bean sprouts, and transfer to a bowl.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Layer the light soy sauce, aged vinegar, chopped scallion, minced garlic, and dried chili flakes on top of the noodles. Optionally add sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Heat the cooking oil in a small pan over low heat. Add Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves (if using). Fry until fragrant, then remove the spices.

10. 10

    Step 10

    When the oil reaches 70% heat (just starting to smoke), quickly and evenly pour it over the chili flakes. You should hear a sizzling sound.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Mix everything thoroughly with chopsticks and serve.