Yangchun Noodles (阳春面)

阳春面

Yangchun Noodles (阳春面) — a Huaiyang Chinese recipe made with wheat noodles, ready in about 20 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• wheat noodles (thin, fresh if possible)
• chicken stock (or good-quality instant stock)
• light soy sauce
• sesame oil
• scallions, finely sliced
• white pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. In individual serving bowls, combine light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. (Dry seasonings sit at bottom of bowl before broth is added)
2. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil for the noodles.
3. Pour 300 ml boiling chicken stock into each bowl and stir to dissolve the seasonings. The broth should be clear and pale golden.
4. Cook noodles in boiling water according to package timing. Drain well — excess water dilutes the broth.
5. Transfer noodles to the broth bowls. Top with a generous mound of finely sliced scallions. Serve immediately.