Braised Noodles in Iron Pot

Braised Noodles in Iron Pot

　　　Ingredients: streaky pork, green beans, potatoes, chopped scallions, ginger, raw noodles

　　　　Method: First prepare the base of the pot using the relevant ingredients, then add the raw noodles, cover tightly and braise for about 20 minutes, stirring once

　　　　Iron pot stewed dishes and braised noodles are authentic farmhouse fare, both in their preparation techniques and final presentation. Most rural cooks may not have enough experience or master the key techniques, often resulting in less-than-ideal outcomes. Therefore, iron pot stewed dishes and braised noodles are often among the most proud and distinctive dishes prepared by experienced rural cooks. When stewing the vegetables, steamed flatbreads (commonly called “pot stickers”) are placed around the edge of the pot. For the braised noodles, the vegetables are first partially cooked, and then noodles are added on top. This method requires that the staple and the dish be cooked to completion simultaneously, which is both the key point and the challenge of iron pot stewed dishes and braised noodles. Under the heat and steam, the unique aromas of the various ingredients are released and their essences concentrated, retained within the ingredients themselves, creating a distinctive and outstanding flavor.