Oil-splashed scissor noodles

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Place the flour in a large bowl, add a pinch of salt, and then gradually add water while stirring with chopsticks until it resembles cotton wool.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Next, knead the dough by hand until smooth. The dough should be firmer than the dough you usually use for dumplings; this will give it a chewy and smooth texture, preventing it from becoming soft and soggy.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Sprinkle some dry flour on the cutting board to prevent sticking, then use clean kitchen scissors to roughly cut small noodles from the dough. I cut them rather roughly; if you have more patience, you can cut them thinner.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Mince the garlic and scallions, chop the cilantro into small pieces, and prepare a small pinch of chili powder or chili flakes; the exact amount depends on personal taste.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the scissor-cut noodles and quickly stir to separate them. Once cooked, remove and rinse with cold water, then drain and set aside.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Place the scissor-cut noodles in a container, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, aged vinegar, sugar, and a suitable amount of salt, and mix well. The dark soy sauce is just for color; don't add too much.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Next, add chopped green onions and garlic to the scissor-cut noodles, and place the chili peppers on top. Heat some cooking oil in a pan and pour it over the chili peppers to release their aroma.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Finally, add chopped cilantro, mix well with chopsticks, and it's ready to serve.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   A delicious and smooth oil-splashed scissor-cut noodles dish is ready! I always end up eating until I'm stuffed!