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La mian (lamian)

Wheat noodles hand-pulled into long strands, served in a fragrant broth or stir-fried with vegetables. Their elastic, smooth texture makes them a typical dish of northern China.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

517 kcal per serving

Protein
19.5 g
Carbohydrates
89.2 g
of which sugars
4.9 g
Fat
7.2 g
Fiber
5.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, salt and lukewarm water to form a soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth, then cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, roll them into logs and brush them with oil. Let them rest another 15 minutes.
  3. Stretch each log between your hands into a long rope, then fold it in half and stretch again. Repeat 4 to 6 times to get fine strands.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse quickly.
  5. For the broth, heat the stock with the garlic and green onions, then season with soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil.
  6. Cook the bok choy for 2 minutes in the simmering broth.
  7. Divide the noodles among bowls, pour the broth and vegetables over them, and serve hot.

Variations and tips

Stir-fried la mian. Drain the noodles without putting them in the broth and toss them in a wok with the vegetables and soy sauce.

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Original Ecomely recipe.