Fried Oil Tea Noodles

Fried Oil Tea Noodles

　　Fried Oil Tea Noodles is a traditional Han Chinese delicacy in northwestern China, known as "stir-fried scorched crumbs" in the south. Here, it is stir-fried with beef tallow and mixed with peanuts, sesame seeds, walnuts, and the like, filling the air with an enticing aroma and offering a unique flavor. The oil tea sold at the shop features hot fruits floating in the pot, and when served in a bowl alongside deep-fried twisted dough sticks, it tastes absolutely delicious. It boasts distinct northwestern regional characteristics. Stir-fried noodles, referred to as "stir-fried scorched crumbs" in the south, are made here by stir-frying with beef tallow and mixing in peanuts, sesame seeds, and walnuts, creating a richly fragrant and uniquely flavored dish. The oil tea served at the shop contains hot fruits floating in the pot, and when paired with deep-fried twisted dough sticks, it becomes especially tasty. This brings to mind the character Granny Wang in the classic novel "Water Margin," who served Pan Jinlian tea “sprinkled with some white pine nuts and walnuts,” which was likely a type of oil tea. It shows that oil tea also has a long history indeed!

　　How to Make Oil Tea Noodles – Steps and Method

　　1. Place flour in a pan and stir-fry over low heat for about 10 minutes until it turns golden wheat-yellow, indicating it is cooked. Then sift it through a fine sieve.

　　2. In another pan, add an appropriate amount of salad oil and sesame oil (for a more authentic taste, beef marrow oil can be used), heat until 70% hot, then add black and white sesame seeds, walnuts, and peanuts. Sauté briefly before adding them to the stir-fried flour. Mix well to create the fried oil noodles. Salt can be added according to personal taste either when serving or after mixing the nuts, sesame, and flour evenly.

　　3. Transfer the prepared fried oil tea noodles into a resealable bag or jar for storage, ready to be enjoyed later. When eating, scoop the fried oil noodles into a bowl, pour boiling water over them, and stir until it becomes a thick paste.

　　4. Nutritional Value of Oil Tea Noodles: With a smooth texture, rich aroma, and high nutritional content, oil tea noodles are especially suitable for the elderly and children.