If you’ve ever wanted to make authentic Biang Biang noodles at home, you’re in the right place. This Biang Biang noodles recipe delivers wide, chewy handmade noodles served with vibrant veggies and an aromatic, spicy sauce. It’s satisfying, full of texture, and perfect for a flavorful meal any day of the week.
Ingredients You’ll Need
500g all-purpose or medium-gluten flour
260ml water
5g salt
50ml cooking oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
50g dried chili peppers
50g garlic, minced
Optional toppings: spinach, carrots, fried egg, bean sprouts, bok choy
Step-by-Step Biang Biang Noodles Recipe
Pro tip: Making the dough ahead of time allows it to relax, making the stretching process much easier!
Step 1: Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, combine 500g of flour with 5g of salt. Slowly pour in 260ml of water while stirring with chopsticks until the mixture forms small, flaky clumps.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
Knead the mixture by hand until it forms a smooth dough. Cover the bowl and let it rest for 20 minutes. After resting, knead it again briefly until soft and smooth.
Step 3: Divide and Rest
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Lightly coat each piece with oil, place them on a tray, cover, and let rest for at least 1–2 hours. This step is essential for achieving stretchy noodles!
Step 4: Shape and Mark
Take one piece of dough and press it flat into a strip. Use a chopstick to press a line down the center—this will help you split the noodles later.
Step 5: Stretch the Noodles
Hold both ends of the dough strip and gently stretch it while bouncing it against the counter. This is where the fun “biang biang” sound comes from! Stretch it as long as you can, then tear it along the chopstick mark into two long, wide noodles.
Step 6: Cook the Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the stretched noodles and cook until they float to the top. Since fresh noodles cook quickly, keep an eye on them!
Step 7: Prepare Toppings & Sauce
While the noodles cook, lightly toast the dried chilies, then chop or grind them into flakes. Chop the green onions and mince the garlic. You can also blanch veggies like bok choy or bean sprouts.
Step 8: Assemble and Enjoy!
Place the cooked noodles in a bowl. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, minced garlic, and your prepared veggies. Heat the cooking oil until very hot, then carefully pour it over the toppings—it should sizzle and release an amazing aroma. Toss everything together and dig in!
Tips for Success
No dried chili? Substitute with chili flakes or Lao Gan Ma chili crisp.
Make sure the oil is hot enough when pouring—it should sizzle immediately.
Feel free to customize with proteins like a fried egg or minced meat.
This easy Biang Biang noodles recipe is fun to make and even more fun to eat. Once you master the stretching technique, you’ll want to make it again and again!
