Hand
- Pulled Noodles
(la mian)
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1 Vigorous kneading makes the dough soft and pliable. ![]() |
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2 A dab of oil before the first twist will keep the strands apart. ![]() |
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3 Pulling the twisted strands begins to form the noodles. ![]() |
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4 Folding in half several times multiples the numbers of strands. ![]() |
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5 In a final pull, the strands separate into thin noodles as if by magic. ![]() |
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6 In the same motion, they go directly into a pot of boiling water. ![]() |
A large bowl of soup noodles, with flavorings of your choice, ranging from a spicy curry to a simple topping of cilantro, costs RMB 3.5 (US$ 0.42). This is the single most expensive breakfast item I found. But freshly-made noodles are worth the cost -- nothing can compare!