Three Earthly Treasures Braised Noodles
A comforting Northeast Chinese braised noodle dish featuring a savory medley of potatoes, eggplant, and green peppers.
Story
Di San Xian, translating to 'three treasures of the earth,' is a deeply beloved staple of Northeast Chinese cuisine that celebrates the humble, hearty flavors of the soil. This comforting dish takes the classic, rustic trio of potatoes, eggplants, and green peppers, allowing them to simmer together until they form a rich, savory sauce. Fresh noodles are then braised directly in the pot, soaking up all the delicious, umami-packed juices. The result is a deeply satisfying, cohesive meal that brings warmth and joy to the family dinner table.
Ingredients
Flour
Potato
Carrot
Pork
Green pepper
Onion
Oil
Salt
Pixian Doubanjiang
Light soy sauce
Starch
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the main ingredients.
2
Step 2
Knead the flour into a smooth dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
3
Step 3
Wash the potatoes, carrots, green peppers, and onions, cut into small pieces, and set aside.
4
Step 4
Wash the pork and slice it; mix well with light soy sauce and starch.
5
Step 5
Roll the dough out into a large sheet, fold it, and cut into strips; shake them apart evenly.
6
Step 6
Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the pork slices until separated, then remove and set aside.
7
Step 7
With the remaining oil in the pan, sauté the onions until fragrant, add the potatoes and carrots, and stir-fry evenly with a little salt.
8
Step 8
Add an appropriate amount of cold water (just enough to cover the potatoes) and bring to a boil.
9
Step 9
Evenly arrange the cut hand-rolled noodles on top of the potatoes.
10
Step 10
When the water in the pot is almost completely reduced, stir-fry the potatoes and carrots onto the noodles; add the green peppers.
11
Step 11
Add the broad bean paste and stir-fry evenly.
12
Step 12
Add the sliced pork and stir-fry evenly; adjust the seasoning to taste and serve into a bowl.
