When boiling noodles, adding water at the wrong time is a mistake! My mother taught me 4 points, and the noodles are smooth and chewy after cooking.
As a true Northerner, I love my mom's noodles the most – they're soft, fragrant, and chewy. My family makes over ten different kinds of noodles, whether it's soup noodles, stir-fried noodles, dry-fried noodles, beef noodles, or lo mein, they're all delicious.
In everyday life, many people enjoy eating noodles but struggle because they don't know how to make them. When boiling noodles, they often end up clumped together, losing the chewy texture. Or, they're left with noodles that are undercooked and mushy. So, what's causing these problems?It turns out the timing is wrong! Many people boil the water completely before adding the noodles, which is a big mistake. The best time to add the noodles is when the water is just starting to bubble.My mom taught me 5 tips for cooking noodles perfectly. Once you learn these, you'll never have these problems anymore.
1. Don't add boiling water to the noodles.
Many people add boiling water, which is a wrong approach. It easily causes the noodles to clump together and lose their chewiness. The best time to add the noodles is when the water is just starting to bubble.Adding boiling water can cause the outside of the noodles to cook first, while the inside remains undercooked, resulting in undercooked noodles.
2. Add cold water when the water is about to boil over.
During the noodle-making process, if the water is about to boil over, many people immediately turn down the heat, which is also a mistake. This makes the noodle soup cloudy and the noodles sticky. Instead, we just add a bowl of cold water, and the noodles won't stick, and the texture will be chewy, and it may also avoid excessive intake of alkaline substances, which can affect health.
3. Add a few drops of oil before adding the noodles.
When making noodles, if they're too dry and clumpy, and outside noodles are chewy, the difference between them is oil. Add a few drops of edible oil to the water, so the noodles are clearly separated. Adding oil can also prevent the noodles from boiling over during the cooking process.
4. Add edible salt.
Before adding the noodles to the pot, add some edible salt and stir until dissolved before adding them. This prevents the noodles from sticking together. Edible salt forms electrolytes in the water, preventing noodles from sticking.
5. Don't let the hot water get too cold.
After the noodles are cooked, immediately rinse them with cold water, or soak them in cold water for a few seconds. This makes the noodles taste better. Then return them to the bowl and season them. Seasoning will be fully absorbed into the noodles.
Today, I'll share a simple recipe for tomato and egg fried noodles. The ingredients are: noodles, eggs, tomatoes, ham, scallions, ginger, garlic, and leafy vegetables like leeks. 1. Chop the tomatoes, slice the ham, pick the leaves from leeks, whisk the eggs, chop scallions, ginger, and garlic. 2. Fry the eggs, sauté scallions, ginger, and garlic in a separate pan, then add the ham and leeks and stir-fry for a moment, then add the tomato chunks and stir-fry until softened. 3. Add seasonings – salt, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken broth – and taste to adjust the flavor. If you prefer a richer sauce, add some water. Then add the cooked eggs and stir-fry for a moment. 4. Add the cooked noodles and stir-fry until combined. Delicious tomato and egg fried noodles are ready!
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