Stir-fried Marinated Noodles

Stir-fried Marinated Noodles

　　Marinated noodles are a well-known staple dish in northern China, beloved for their delicious taste. Depending on the ingredients used, they can be divided into meat marinated noodles and vegetarian marinated noodles. The green beans are cut into segments and then stir-fried in a pan with chopped scallions and salt. The steamed noodle strands are added to the pan and placed on top of the meat and green beans. The broth is evenly poured over the noodles. Then the marinated noodles are evenly spread over the green beans, and the broth is poured on top. The mixture is then simmered over high heat. After ten minutes, the marinated noodles are ready to be served. The reason why marinated noodles are so crispy and tasty lies entirely in the stir-frying process.

　　 Typically, a chef will continuously stir-fry a portion of these marinated noodles for over twelve minutes. Through this prolonged and uninterrupted stirring, the moisture in the noodles gradually evaporates, making them crisp and refreshing, while also infusing them with the aroma of the green beans.