Ginger Pork Biang Biang Noodles

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

   5 min hands-on

   • Combine whole-grain wheat flour, water, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
   • Mix until a rough dough forms, then knead into a cohesive ball.
   • Adjust with additional flour or water if needed.

2. Rest the Dough

   30 min waiting

   • Place the dough in a clean bowl and cover with damp tea towels.
   • Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

3. Knead and Shape Dough

   10 min hands-on

   • Knead the dough for 4 minutes until smooth.
   • Divide into equal pieces, roll into logs, and flatten into ovals.

4. Oil and Rest Dough

   3 min hands-on120 min waiting

   • Coat a plate with olive oil and dip each dough piece.
   • Stack and cover with cling film, resting for 2 hours at room temperature.

5. Prepare Aromatics

   5 min hands-on

   • Chop ginger, Welsh onions, garlic, and chili.
   • Blend into a coarse paste with salt.

6. Infuse Oil

   2 min hands-on

   • Heat sesame and olive oil until smoking.
   • Pour over aromatic paste to release flavors.

7. Add Seasonings

   1 min hands-on

   • Stir vinegar, tamari soy sauce, miso, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper into the paste.
   • Mix well and set aside.

8. Prepare Pork Ingredients

   3 min hands-on

   • Crush garlic and slice green onions for garnish.
   • Mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.

9. Cook the Pork

   1 min hands-on2 min waiting

   • Heat sesame and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add ground pork, sear undisturbed until golden.

10. Build Pork Flavor

    1 min hands-on

    • Break up pork, add garlic, onions, and cumin seeds.
    • Stir-fry until fragrant.

11. Season and Thicken Pork

    2 min hands-on

    • Stir in oyster sauce and tamari soy sauce.
    • Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

12. Prepare Dough for Pulling

    1 min hands-on

    • Flatten dough piece and create a groove with a chopstick.

13. Stretch and Pull Noodles

    10 min hands-on

    • Stretch dough to arm's length, tearing along the groove.
    • Repeat with all pieces.

14. Cook the Noodles

    1 min hands-on3 min waiting

    • Boil noodles in water until they float and edges are translucent.
    • Drain immediately.

15. Assemble the Dish

    2 min hands-on

    • Divide noodles among bowls, spoon sauce over each portion.

16. Top with Pork

    1 min hands-on

    • Add cooked pork mixture on top of noodles.

17. Garnish the Dish

    2 min hands-on

    • Sprinkle with peanuts, crispy shallots, spring onion greens, and chili oil.
    • Cooking tips:
    • For extra silky noodles, ensure the dough is well-rested and generously coated in oil before pulling.
    • Adjust the spice level to your preference by reducing or increasing the amount of chili and cayenne pepper.
    • Toast the peanuts lightly before garnishing to enhance their flavor.
    • Serve the dish immediately after assembly for the best texture and flavor.