diff --git a/src/yibin-burning-noodles.md b/src/yibin-burning-noodles.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..126b60a --- /dev/null +++ b/src/yibin-burning-noodles.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +# Yibin Burning Noodles + +This is a dry noodle dish from the town of Yibin in Sichuan, China. + +## Ingredients + +### Yibin Chili Oil + +- Sichuan ground chilies, 1/3 cup +- Roasted rapeseed oil (caizi you) or Chinese peanut oil, 2/3 cup +- Peeled and smashed ginger, 2 inches +- Cassia bark (or cinnamon stick), 2 inches +- Star anise, 2 +- Chinese black cardamom (optional), 1 +- Sichuan peppercorn, 1 tsp +- Roughly chopped walnut pieces, 2 tbsp +- High-quality melted pork lard, 1/3 cup + +### Noodles + +- Fresh alkaline noodles, 150g +- **Yibin Chili Oil**, 2 tbsp +- Light soy sauce, 1 tbsp +- White sesame oil, 1 tbsp +- Toasted yacai, 2 tbsp +- Mixed toasted crushed peanuts/sesame, 2 tbsp +- Sliced scallion greens, 2 tbsp +- MSG, 1/4 tbsp + +## Directions + +### Yibin Chili Oil + +1. Add ground chilies to a heat-proof jar or bowl. +2. Heat rapeseed oil (or Chinese peanut oil) over medium heat until lightly smoking at approximately 230°C for 2 minutes. +3. Turn off heat and let oil cool down to about 150°C. +4. Turn flame back to medium and add ginger, cassia bark, star anise, black cardamom, Sichuan peppercorn and chopped walnut pieces. +5. Simmer for 10 minutes. +6. Ensure the oil is approximately 150°C +7. Pour oil through a strainer onto the ground chilies. +8. Stir thoroughly. +9. Add the melted pork lard. +10. Stir thoroughly. + +### Noodles + +1. Boil the noodles for approximately 1 minute (slightly past al dente). +2. Strain the noodles thoroughly. +3. Add all the sauces and oils from the "Noodles" ingredients list. +4. Top with the remaining ingredients. + +## Contribution + +- ThePademelon + +;tags: noodles asian chinese spicy