What Is Fried Noodles?

You’re going to love this easy method to make crispy fried noodles at home if you can’t resist the golden, crunchy noodles that restaurants serve as a side to soups and salads. In just five simple steps, you can make your own crunchy, crispy fried noodles at home and enjoy them whenever you want.

These noods are addictive guys so beware. Within five minutes of coming out of the deep fryer, they might be gone.

Use them as a crunchy topping on manchow soup, hot and sour soup, or even wonton soup. You can also mix them in with other ingredients to make a crunchy Chinese chicken salad for lunch. Alternately, prepare your favorite Chinese dish using these as the foundation rather than regular noodles.

The challenge with these crispy fried noodles is that they can’t just be made by boiling and deep-frying the noodles. To get noodles that are separate, perfectly crunchy, and golden brown like this, there is a specific procedure you must follow, and I’ll show you how to do it.

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Gather the ingredients. The Spruce

In a large saucepan, add enough water to cover the noodles and bring to a boil. Add the noodles, stirring to separate. Cook until the noodles are al dente—tender, but still firm. The Spruce

Drain thoroughly. Rinse with cold water, drain again, and toss with the sesame oil. The Spruce

In a heavy frying pan or a wok, heat the 3 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high to high heat. Add the noodles. Quickly spread them out to the edges of the pan and let them cook without stirring until they are browned on the bottom. This will take about 5 to 8 minutes. The Spruce

Flip over and brown the other side. The Spruce

Remove from the wok and plate. Keep warm while preparing other ingredients for your meal. The Spruce

Step #3 Drain the Noodles

Immediately after the noodles are finished cooking, drain them in a colander and rinse them with cold water. The longer you leave them in the cooking water, the longer they continue to cook, so this is a crucial step. By rinsing them in cold water, you can get rid of any excess salt and starch and stop them from sticking to one another.

Step #5 Dust them with Cornflour

When the noodles are dry, sprinkle cornmeal over them and toss. By acting as an additional layer, the cornflour absorbs any excess moisture and keeps them from sticking together. When they are deep fried, the starch also makes them extra crispy.