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    Biang Biang Spicy Noodles

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    Biang biang spicy noodles is a flavourful, spicy noodle dish that is simple, quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients and in less than 10 minutes. Toss thick and chewy, wide hand-pulled noodles with a few classic Asian seasoning with a drizzle of sizzling hot oil on top, and toss to combine. These homemade vegan noodles are so much better than takeout.

    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    What are Biang Biang Spicy Noodles?

    Biang biang noodles are a popular Chinese dish from the city of Xi'an in the Shaanxi province of China. They are made with wheat flour hand-pulled noodles that are pulled to a long and wide shape, and served with a spicy, oily sauce. The word "biang" is actually an onomatopoeia that describes the sound of noodles smashing against a counter when being pulled. Another interesting fact about this dish is that the Chinese character for "biang" is one of the most complex characters written with 58 strokes! For comparison, most Chinese characters are written with about 10 strokes on average.

    We had the pleasure of trying delicious authentic Xi'an noodles on our travels across China a couple of years ago.

    Ingredients

    To make flavourful biang biang spicy noodles, you will need the following ingredients:

    • dry hand-pulled wide noodles - you can use homemade hand-pulled noodles or store-bought noodles.
    • soy sauce
    • black vinegar
    • fresh scallions (spring onions)
    • garlic 
    • dry red chili flakes (or chili powder)
    • white sesame seeds
    • ground Sichuan pepper - optional.
    • ground cumin - optional.
    • vegetable oil

    You will also need measuring spoons, medium cooking pot, and spider strainer or colander.

    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Biang Biang Spicy Noodles

    1. Make the noodles. In a medium cooking pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add hand-pulled noodles into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together. If you use store-bought noodles, refer to the package for cooking instructions (may take longer to cook). Drain the noodles well with a spider strainer or colander and place it in a bowl. (You do not need to rinse the noodles under running water).
    2. Add seasonings. Add all seasonings over the noodles including soy sauce, vinegar, scallions, garlic, chilli flakes, Sichuan pepper, and cumin. Set aside.
    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Add oil. In a small pot, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil starts to sizzle and smoke. Then, pour the hot oil over the scallions and chilli flakes on top of the noodles. You should notice the spices sizzle immediately and become fragrant.
    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com
    1. Stir well with chopsticks to coat the noodles evenly with the oil and seasonings and toss together.
    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Tips

    • How to serve: Serve with vegetarian steamed buns, wonton soup, egg and chive dumplings, or a Chinese garlic cucumber salad.
    • How to store: Biang biang spicy noodles are best served fresh. Once the noodles start going cold, they will stick together and get stiff. If you happen to have leftovers, you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the noodles may clump together. To reheat, steam the noodles or heat in the microwave.
    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

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    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Biang Biang Spicy Noodles


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 9 minutes
    • Yield: 2-3 servings
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Quick and easy biang biang spicy noodles is a simple, flavourful and vegan noodle dish made with a few ingredients and in under 10 minutes. 


    Ingredients

    • ½ lb. dry hand-pulled wide noodles, homemade or store-bought
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon black vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons fresh scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 
    • ½ tablespoon dry red chili flakes (or chili powder)
    • ½ tablespoon white sesame seeds
    • ½ teaspoon ground Sichuan pepper (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Instructions

    1. In a medium cooking pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add hand-pulled noodles into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together. If you use store-bought noodles, refer to the package for cooking instructions (may take longer to cook).
    2. Drain the noodles well with a spider strainer or colander and place it in a bowl. (You do not need to rinse the noodles under running water).
    3. Add all seasonings over the noodles including soy sauce, vinegar, scallions, garlic, chilli flakes, Sichuan pepper, and cumin. Set aside.
    4. In a small pot, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the hot oil starts to sizzle and smoke. Then, pour the hot oil over the scallions and chilli flakes on top of the noodles. You should notice the spices sizzle immediately and become fragrant.
    5. Stir well with chopsticks to coat the noodles evenly with the oil and seasonings.

    Notes

    How to serve: Serve with vegetarian steamed buns, wonton soup, egg and chive dumplings, or a Chinese garlic cucumber salad.

    How to store: Biang biang spicy noodles are best served fresh. Once the noodles start going cold, they will stick together and get stiff. If you happen to have leftovers, you can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the noodles may clump together. To reheat, steam the noodles or heat in the microwave.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 4 minutes
    • Category: Noodles
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Chinese

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    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      January 27, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      I Made for a gathering and it was a hit, everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again!

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        January 28, 2021 at 11:07 am

        That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you Shadi!

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    2. Katie says

      January 27, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      These look amazing! I know my family would love these too. Can't wait to try them.

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        January 28, 2021 at 11:07 am

        Thanks Katie! Enjoy!

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