Knife-Cut Noodles with Shacha Sauce and Green Peppers
A savory Chinese noodle dish featuring handmade knife-cut noodles tossed in a rich, aromatic sauce made from shacha and fresh green peppers.
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Knife-cut noodles are a beloved staple in Chinese cuisine, prized for their satisfyingly chewy texture. This vibrant dish elevates the rustic noodles by tossing them in a savory, umami-rich shacha sauce, perfectly balanced with the fresh, mild bite of stir-fried green peppers. It is a quick, comforting meal that brings together bold flavors and hearty textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Flour
Green pepper
Shacha sauce
Salt
Instructions
1
Step 1
Wash the green peppers, add a little cold water, and blend into juice. Set aside.
2
Step 2
Pour the green pepper juice into the flour, add a little salt, and mix well.
3
Step 3
Knead into a smooth dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4
Step 4
Roll the dough out into a large sheet about 3mm thick.
5
Step 5
Cut into noodles about 0.5cm wide.
6
Step 6
When the water in the pot boils, add the noodles and cook until they float.
7
Step 7
Transfer the noodles into a bowl.
8
Step 8
Stir in the shacha sauce.
9
Step 9
Season to taste and mix well before serving.
