Step #2 Boil the Noodles
When the noodles are almost al dente, boil them in salted water with a teaspoon of oil. To be al dente, the noodles must be cooked just enough so that they retain their firmness when bit into. My rule of thumb is to deduct sixty seconds from the cooking time specified on the package. In this instance, I cooked them for two minutes in boiling water instead of the three minutes that my packet advised. In this manner, you can always avoid overcooking them because deep-frying them will cause them to cook even more.
How to Serve Chinese Crispy Noodles
These Chinese crispy noodles pair well with soups that you might find on a takeout menu because they are a staple of American Chinese cuisine. Such as wonton soup, hot and sour soup, or egg drop soup
Serve them over American chicken chow mein or chicken chop suey if you’re feeling very nostalgic.
You can even add as many as you like to those Asian-inspired salads I mentioned! Not just the little pouch found in prepared salad mixes
Alternatively, to keep things easy, these are excellent as a snack or served alone on the table with any soup or stir-fry!
The contrasting sweet and spicy flavors of homemade Restaurant-Style Duck Sauce and Chinese Hot Mustard are delicious with these fried noodles, regardless of what else you serve them with.
Step #4 Air Dry them on a sheet
After the noodles are well drained, spread them out onto a baking sheet or piece of parchment paper, and let them dry for half an hour. This helps them fry evenly by eliminating any excess moisture. Plus, when you deep fry the noodles, they won’t splutter as much.
