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title: "Henan Steamed Noodles (河南蒸面条)"
description: "Henan Steamed Noodles is a home-style snack from Henan. The noodles are steamed, stir-fried, then steamed again, giving them a rich, savory flavor and a chewy, smooth texture. Pork Belly and garlic scapes provide ample protein and dietary fiber, making for a balanced meal with a staple. The steps are a bit more involved, but beginners can succeed by following them in order."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/"
---

# Henan Steamed Noodles

**河南蒸面条 · hé nán zhēng miàn tiáo**

> Time: 40 min · Difficulty: Hard · Calories: 3066 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

Henan Steamed Noodles is a home-style snack from Henan. The noodles are steamed, stir-fried, then steamed again, giving them a rich, savory flavor and a chewy, smooth texture. Pork Belly and garlic scapes provide ample protein and dietary fiber, making for a balanced meal with a staple. The steps are a bit more involved, but beginners can succeed by following them in order.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 300 g Dried wheat noodles (挂面) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose thin, round Dried wheat noodles for a chewier texture
- 350 g Pork belly (五花肉) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose Pork Belly with alternating layers of fat and lean for a richer, oilier aroma
- 150 g Garlic scapes (蒜薹) — per serving
  - Tip: Select fresh, crisp garlic scapes
- 10-15 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular vegetable oil will do
- 15 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to enhance umami
- 10 ml Dark soy sauce (老抽) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for color
- 5 ml Oyster sauce (蚝油) — per serving
  - Tip: Thickens and enhances umami
- 2 g Salt (盐) — per serving
  - Tip: For seasoning
- 2 g Chicken bouillon powder (鸡精) — per serving
  - Tip: For seasoning
- 1 g Thirteen-spice blend (十三香) — per serving
  - Tip: The soul seasoning of Henan cuisine
- 10 g Scallion (葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Slice the Scallion
- 5 g Ginger (姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Julienne
- 10 g Garlic (蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Crush and mince
- 5 ml Cooking wine (Shaoxing) (料酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to remove fishy odors
- 5 ml Sesame oil (麻油) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds aroma when served

## Tools

Pot, Cleaver / chef's knife, Spatula, Steamer insert, Extra basin, Cutting board

## Method (6 steps)

1. **First Steaming** — Bring a pot to a boil with 70% water. Once boiling, place the steamer insert inside. Spread the Dried wheat noodles evenly, drizzle with 5ml of Cooking oil and coat them. Steam for 15 minutes, then remove the noodles and the insert, and pour out the water from the pot.
   - Duration: 17 min
   - Tip: Drizzling oil prevents the noodles from sticking together
   - Tip: Spread the Dried wheat noodles evenly
   ![Step 1: First Steaming](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_1.jpg)
2. **Prep the Ingredients** — Cut the Pork Belly into 2mm-thick slices; cut garlic scapes into 3cm pieces; slice the Scallion into 0.2cm-thin slices; julienne the Ginger; crush the Garlic and mince it.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Don't make the meat slices too thick so they absorb flavor easily
   - Tip: You can mince the Garlic a bit finer
   ![Step 2: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_2.jpg)
3. **Stir-fry the Base** — Heat a dry pot with 3ml of Cooking oil to coat it. Over medium heat, add the meat slices and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add Scallion, Ginger, Garlic, and Cooking wine (Shaoxing) and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add garlic scapes and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add Dark soy sauce, Light soy sauce, Oyster sauce, Salt, Chicken bouillon powder, and Thirteen-spice blend, and stir-fry until evenly combined.
   - Duration: 4 min
   - Tip: Coating the pot prevents the meat slices from sticking
   - Tip: Stir-fry the seasonings evenly before adding water
   ![Step 3: Stir-fry the Base](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_3.jpg)
4. **Simmer and Toss the Noodles** — Add 500ML of water to the pot to cover the vegetables and simmer for 1 minute. Add the steamed Dried wheat noodles and stir continuously for 3 minutes until evenly coated with color. Turn off the heat and pour into an Extra basin.
   - Duration: 4 min
   - Tip: The amount of water determines the final softness of the noodles
   - Tip: Make sure every strand of noodle is coated with the sauce
   ![Step 4: Simmer and Toss the Noodles](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_4.jpg)
5. **Second Steaming** — Bring a pot of cold water to a boil. Place the steamer insert inside and spread the tossed noodles and vegetables evenly on top. Once boiling, steam over high heat for 15 minutes.
   - Duration: 17 min
   - Tip: The second steaming lets the noodles fully absorb the sauce and cook through
   ![Step 5: Second Steaming](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_5.jpg)
6. **Serve and Season** — Once steamed, remove from the pot, drizzle with sesame oil, and serve.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Adding sesame oil at the end preserves its aroma
   ![Step 6: Serve and Season](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao/step_6.jpg)

## Tips

- Thin, round Dried wheat noodles have a chewier texture and are commonly found in supermarkets
- Wide, flat Dried wheat noodles have a softer texture
- Steaming the Dried wheat noodles first, tossing them with sauce, then steaming again is the key to success

## Overview image

![Henan Steamed Noodles — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_he-nan-zheng-mian-tiao_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/河南蒸面条/河南蒸面条.md

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