Biang Biang Noodles
Biang Biang Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 6 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
- 1 pound long thick pasta, such as tagliatelle or mafalda
- 1 teaspoon salt, for pasta water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the 6 cloves of garlic. Chop the entire bunch of spring onions and set aside. Roughly chop the handful of fresh coriander and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the long thick pasta (tagliatelle or mafalda) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy noodle water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the chopped spring onions and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the pan and continue to sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn the garlic. Grate in the 1 inch of ginger.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chili flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour in the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the pan. Stir continuously until the peanut butter is fully incorporated into the sauce and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Stir in the 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the chopped fresh coriander. Add a big pinch of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Add 1/2 cup of the reserved noodle water to the sauce, stirring vigorously to emulsify and create a smooth, rich sauce. Add more noodle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Add the drained cooked pasta directly to the pan with the sauce. Toss thoroughly until the noodles are completely coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Biang Biang Noodles
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- 6 garlic, cloves, finely minced
- 1 handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
- 1 pound long thick pasta, such as tagliatelle or mafalda
- 1 teaspoon salt, for pasta water, or as needed
Instructions
- 1
Finely mince the 6 cloves of garlic. Chop the entire bunch of spring onions and set aside. Roughly chop the handful of fresh coriander and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the long thick pasta (tagliatelle or mafalda) and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy noodle water before draining the pasta.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil. Once shimmering, add the chopped spring onions and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the pan and continue to sauté for another minute, being careful not to burn the garlic. Grate in the 1 inch of ginger.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir in the 2 tablespoons of chili flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour in the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the pan. Stir continuously until the peanut butter is fully incorporated into the sauce and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Stir in the 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the chopped fresh coriander. Add a big pinch of granulated sugar.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Add 1/2 cup of the reserved noodle water to the sauce, stirring vigorously to emulsify and create a smooth, rich sauce. Add more noodle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Add the drained cooked pasta directly to the pan with the sauce. Toss thoroughly until the noodles are completely coated in the sauce. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min