Biang Biang Mian (Hand Pulled Chilli Oil Noodles)

If you're a fan of hand-pulled noodles and bold flavors, you have to try biang biang mian! This popular Chinese dish is made with wide, chewy noodles, and served in a spicy sauce with fragrant garlic, vinegar, and chili oil.

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Step 1

Combine the salt and flour in a bowl and slowly drizzle in the water. Knead until all the flour is hydrated (~1 minute). Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Knead the rested dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Cut dough into 4 even pieces and roll each piece into 15 cm (6 in) logs.

Step 3

Coat the dough in oil, cover, and rest for 2 hours to allow gluten to relax. Once the dough is done resting, bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 4

To make noodles, roll out the log and make a lengthwise indentation in the middle with a chopstick. Holding each side of the dough, slap and pull the noodle against the work surface (5-10 times). Tear the noodle at the middle of the indentation. (refer to video).

Step 5

Boil the noodles for 1 minute.

Step 6

In a bowl, top the cooked noodles with the minced garlic, chilli flakes, chopped scallion, soy sauce, black vinegar, and a pinch of salt.

Step 7

Heat the peanut oil until it reaches smoking point and drizzle over the noodles, aiming for the chilli and garlic. Mix and enjoy.