YO PO MIAN
A staple dish from the Shaanxi Province in China's central northwest, yo po mian literally means "oil sprinkled noodles." It's traditionally made with biang biang, or hand-torn flat noodles, but wide wheat noodles are used here for a quick weeknight meal. (In a pinch, any dried noodles will work.) This dish packs a lot of flavor, but its preparation is deceptively simple: Noodles and greens are topped with raw garlic and chiles, then hot oil is poured over the top, which coaxes the flavor out of the aromatics. Yo po mian is typically very garlicky, but that's been dialed back here with just four cloves. (Use more or less, depending upon your personal preference.) You could add ground Sichuan peppercorns for tangy spice, and if you have dark soy sauce, you can substitute it for half of the soy sauce in this recipe, as it will add deep sweetness and rich caramel flavor.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until just al dente. When they are about 45 to 60 seconds from being done, add the bok choy and press the greens down to submerge them. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds, until they are bright green and just tender. Drain, and divide the noodles and greens between 4 deep noodle bowls.
- Divide the garlic between the four bowls of noodles, then top each bowl of noodles with 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, some scallions and a small bundle of cilantro leaves.
- In a small saucepan (if you have one with a spout, it is very helpful for pouring the oil), heat the oil over high until it is smoking. (To test, touch the oil with a wooden chopstick or skewer; the oil should bubble vigorously.) Very carefully pour the oil over the garlic and toppings, dividing it evenly among the bowls. Toss to coat the noodles and serve immediately.
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Zibusiso zie
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think it would have been better if I had used less chili oil. The noodles were also a bit too soft for my liking. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I probably wouldn't make it again.
Jemila Mohammed
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian was very easy to make and turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Abbas Zardari
[email protected]I made this Yo Po Mian for my friends last night and they loved it! The broth was delicious and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe
shulla shanko
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian was delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Abul Kasham
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian was a bit too oily for my liking. I think it would have been better if I had used less oil. The noodles were also a bit too soft for my taste. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I probably wouldn't make it again.
Kevin Osaile
[email protected]I've made this Yo Po Mian a few times now and it's always a hit. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly. I also love the addition of the vegetables, which give the dish a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Saikat Hasan
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some chili oil. The noodles were a bit overcooked as well. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I probably wouldn't make it again.
Daniel Siyasb
[email protected]I made this Yo Po Mian last night and it was a big hit with my family. The broth was delicious and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I also liked the addition of the vegetables, which gave the dish a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this rec
Ibeh Modesta
[email protected]The Yo Po Mian was easy to make and turned out great! I especially liked the combination of pork, shrimp and vegetables. The broth was light and flavorful, and the noodles were cooked just right. I'll be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Dan Lee2
[email protected]This Yo Po Mian is a must-try! The pork broth was rich and flavorful, and the minced pork and shrimp added a nice texture and depth of flavor. The noodles were cooked perfectly and had a great chew to them. Overall, this dish was a hit and I will def