Biang Biang Noodles

Ingredients

• 400 g all-purpose flour
• 200 ml water
• 3 tbsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp sichuan peppercorns
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp black vinegar
• 200 g bok choy
• 60 ml vegetable oil

Steps

1. Make the dough by mixing the flour, water, and 1 tsp salt.
2. Knead 10 minutes until smooth.
3. Coat with oil and rest covered 2 hours minimum.
4. Pull each dough portion into a wide belt noodle by slapping and stretching against the counter.
5. Boil in salted water 2–3 minutes until chewy.
6. Blanch the bok choy in the noodle water 30 seconds.
7. Drain alongside the noodles into bowls.
8. Top with minced garlic, chili flakes, cumin, and Sichuan pepper.
9. Heat vegetable oil until smoking at 220°C.
10. Pour the sizzling oil over the spices to bloom their fragrance.
11. Drizzle with soy sauce and black vinegar, then toss well.