Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour and fine salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing with a fork until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, cut the firm tofu into even cubes. Toss the tofu in cornstarch to ensure each piece is well-coated. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the tofu for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- In a dry skillet, toast the cumin seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and coriander seeds over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind into a fine powder.
- Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface into a thin sheet. Hand-pull the dough into thin noodle strands. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the noodles for 2-3 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse.
- In the skillet used for frying tofu, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir in the spice mix and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, drizzle in chili oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Toss gently for 2-3 minutes. Fold in crispy tofu, garnish with scallions and cilantro before serving warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow the dough to rest for a full 30 minutes for perfect noodles. Fry tofu in batches for optimal crispiness.
