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"The lamb is fragrant and the noodles are tough." This old proverb is perfectly interpreted in Lao Zhang's noodle shop. Lao Zhang's noodle shop is located on a quaint street, and at dusk, the smell of mutton fried noodles wafts with the breeze, attracting passers-by.
"Uncle Zhang, is the mutton fried noodles still the same today?" Xiao Li said as he found a place to sit down in Lao Zhang's noodle restaurant.
"Of course, my craft is ancestral, you kid order this every time, do you want to steal the teacher?" Lao Zhang responded with a smile, but the wok in his hand did not stop.
Xiao Li smiled, "Uncle Zhang, I can't learn your craft in my life." However, I would like to try the secret of your mutton fried noodles. ”
Lao Zhang smiled mysteriously, "This mutton fried noodles pay attention to the tenderness of the mutton and the tendon of the noodles." The lamb must be made of good leg of lamb, and the noodles must be rolled by hand, so that the fried noodles have that taste. ”
At this moment, an out-of-town tourist walked into the noodle restaurant, and he looked at Lao Zhang's wok curiously, "Boss, is there anything special about this mutton fried noodles?" ”
Lao Zhang replied while stir-frying the mutton and noodles in the pot, "This mutton fried noodles are our traditional food here." The deliciousness of the mutton and the tenderness of the noodles, coupled with my special seasoning, the taste is amazing! ”
As the mutton and noodles in the pot gradually merge, a rich aroma spreads, and a trace of anticipation flashes in the eyes of tourists. Lao Zhang's mutton fried noodles are not only a dish, but also a culture and a heritage.
Mutton fried noodles, a traditional delicacy originating from the north, has a long history and far-reaching cultural significance. It is not just a simple pasta, but also the crystallization of the wisdom and diligence of the people of the north. Lamb, as the main ingredient, comes from the high-quality sheep of the steppes of Inner Mongolia, the meat is delicious and nutritious. The noodles are hand-rolled with high-gluten flour to ensure the glutenity and texture of the noodles.
Cooking process: Ingredients: 300 grams of lamb shank, 200 grams of handmade noodles, 1 onion, 2 green peppers, 3 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of ginger, 15 ml of light soy sauce, 5 ml of dark soy sauce, 10 ml of cooking wine, 5 grams of salt, 5 grams of sugar, 30 ml of cooking oil.
Step 1: Prepare the lamb: Wash the leg of lamb, cut it into thin slices and marinate it in cooking wine, light soy sauce, salt and sugar for 10 minutes to allow the lamb to fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
Step 2: Prepare the vegetables: shred the onion, remove the seeds of the green pepper and shred, slice the garlic and ginger.
Step 3: Cook the noodles: Put the handmade noodles in boiling water and cook them until medium-rare, then rinse them with cold water and drain the water.
Step 4: Stir-fry the mutton: Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add ginger and garlic slices to stir-fry until the oil is hot, then add the marinated mutton slices, and quickly stir-fry until the mutton changes color.
Step 5: Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the shredded onion and green pepper to the pan and stir-fry with the lamb until the vegetables are tender.
Step 6: Stir-fry the noodles: Add the boiled noodles to the pot, stir-fry them with the lamb and vegetables, add an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce and light soy sauce to taste, stir-fry until the noodles are evenly colored, and then you can remove from the pot.
Cooking Tips:
- Slice the lamb slices thinner, so that it is easier to absorb the flavor and easier to cook when stir-fried.
- Cook the noodles until medium-rare, so that they are not too soft when stir-fried.
- During the frying process, the heat should be controlled well and the heat should be kept on medium heat to avoid frying the old lamb or the vegetables from frying.
Popular Science Knowledge:
- The history of fried noodles with mutton can be traced back to the ancient Silk Road, when caravans would stir-fry noodles and mutton for easy portability, so that they could be eaten on long journeys.
- In some areas of the north, mutton fried noodles are regarded as a warming food in winter because mutton has a good warming effect.
- Mutton fried noodles have different variants in different regions, such as in Xinjiang, where people add more spices to make the flavor richer.
Lamb is rich in protein and essential amino acids, as well as B vitamins and iron, which have a good effect on enhancing immunity and replenishing blood. Noodles, as a staple food, provide rich carbohydrates and are an important source of energy for the human body. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that mutton is warm in nature, and has the effect of nourishing qi in the body, warming the stomach and dissipating cold.
Mutton fried noodles, a fusion of tradition and modernity, are not only delicious but also nutritious. Its story and cooking process are full of culture and emotion. If you have the chance, try your hand at making this dish, or go to a noodle restaurant in the north to try out the authentic mutton fried noodles.
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