Mian Pian

Mian Pian is a delightful and savory Chinese breakfast dish featuring flat noodles topped with a medley of fresh vegetables and a tangy sauce. This vegetarian version is not only satisfying but also packed with flavors and textures that will energize your morning.

Ingredients

• Wheat flour - 150 grams
• Water - 90 ml
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Scallions - 2, finely chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Chili oil - to taste
• Ground peanuts - 2 tablespoons, toasted

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. While the dough rests, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. After resting, roll the dough into a thin sheet (about 2 mm thick) on a floured surface. Cut the sheet into wide strips (about 1 cm) to form flat noodles.
4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the flat noodles and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until they float and are tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles with vegetable oil, cucumber, carrot, and scallions, tossing gently to combine.
6. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the noodle mixture and toss again to ensure even coating. Adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or chili oil if desired.
7. Serve the Mian Pian in bowls, garnished with toasted ground peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains dietary fiber from vegetables for digestive health.

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