Stir-Fried Cat Ear Noodles

Stir-Fried Cat Ear Noodles

Crispy Stir-Fried Buckwheat Cat Ear Noodles are a delightful twist on traditional pasta, combining the nutty flavor of buckwheat flour with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables. This recipe blends flour and buckwheat flour for a unique, wholesome dough that’s kneaded, fermented, and shaped into charming cat ear-like pieces using a comb. The noodles are boiled to perfection, then stir-fried in fragrant peanut oil with crisp celery, spicy chili peppers, scallions, green beans, and sweet corn kernels. A splash of Lee Kum Kee soy sauce adds rich umami depth, while the savory soy sauce at the end enhances every bite. The result? A satisfying, textured dish with a crispy exterior and tender chew—perfect for a quick, flavorful meal. Try this creative take on homemade noodles for a deliciously rustic and nutritious dish!

38 Minutes
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4 servings
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Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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flour
200g
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buckwheat flour
200g

The aromatics

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celery
100g
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green beans
100g
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corn kernels
100g
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chili peppers
2 pieces
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scallions
2 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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peanut oil
3 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Put an appropriate amount of flour in a bowl.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Add an equal amount of buckwheat flour.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Mix the two types of flour evenly, add salt, and knead with warm water.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Start fermenting for 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Roll out the fermented dough into circular sheets.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cut into strips and knead into circles.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Cut into small dough pieces.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Use a clean comb to shape the dough into a specific shape.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Cut the celery, chili peppers, and scallions.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Boil water in a pot and cook the shaped dough.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Rinse the cooked dough with cold water.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Drain and set aside.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Heat oil in a pan, and I used fragrant peanut oil from Tudou.

14. Step 14

Step 14
After the oil is hot, add scallions and chili peppers, stir-fry until fragrant, then add celery, green beans, and corn kernels, stir-fry, and add the cooked dough, stir-fry, add a little Lee Kum Kee soy sauce, and add Lee Kum Kee savory soy sauce when serving.

15. Step 15

Step 15
The crispy stir-fried buckwheat cat ear noodles are ready.

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