Homemade noodles: 5 dough recipes, 5 options for noodle dishes

How difficult is it to make homemade noodles?

Cooking noodles at home does not take 5 minutes, but the result of your efforts is completely worth it. For homemade noodles, you need to prepare a hard dough that contains the maximum amount of flour. Additionally, salt, water, and eggs are added.

The finished dough must be rolled out thinly and cut into strips of the desired width. The noodles are ready to use after completely drying.

Food preparation

There are many recipes by which you can prepare noodles at home, but the taste of the finished culinary product directly depends on the quality of the products used. By choosing the right ingredients, you can get a tasty and soft product.

The classic recipe involves the use of three main products:

flour;
salt;
eggs

You need to be careful when choosing ingredients, especially flour. An important point when choosing flour is the type of grinding and the type of wheat. Finely ground flour is perfect for homemade noodles, it allows you to get elastic dough and a good taste of the finished dish.

If you are struggling with extra pounds, then it would be preferable to use wholemeal flour, since this product is considered dietary. If desired, you can mix 2 types: fine and coarse.

As for the choice of eggs, with a homemade product the products turn out somewhat tastier. If you don’t have the opportunity to buy homemade eggs, regular store eggs will do, but always fresh ones.

There is some debate about whether to use a whole egg or just the yolk. Any option is possible, but when using only the yolk, you need to add a little water or chicken broth to the dough for the plasticity of the mass, and when adding a whole egg, the need for this is reduced to a minimum.

A plastic and aromatic dough is obtained by adding olive oil in a small volume. The need to add oil depends on the dish you plan to prepare from the noodles. For dishes with meat and aromatic sauce, you do not need to add oil to the noodle dough.

Classic homemade noodle recipe

The classic homemade noodle recipe is very easy to prepare and consists of only 3 ingredients.

Ingredients

To prepare you will need:

1 egg;
Wheat flour;
salt.

Step-by-step algorithm

Cooking noodles is very simple.

Pour the sifted flour onto the table in a heap (about 0.5 cups), form a depression in the middle and pour in a whole egg. Knead the dough with your hands, if necessary, add a little flour. The dough should be moderately dense and elastic.
When the mass stops sticking to your hands, place the dough in plastic and put it in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes. After the specified time, take out the dough and wait until it warms up to room temperature.
Divide the dough into parts and alternately roll out thinly into a “cake”. Cover each rolled part with polyethylene so that it does not dry out.
Fold the finished “pancakes” in half and cut.
Dry the chopped noodles naturally or in the oven. For both options, spread the noodles in a thin layer, sprinkle the surface with flour so that the products do not stick together.

When drying in the oven, it is preferable to use the convection mode without heat treatment and leave the door open. Once the noodles are dry, they can be used in preparing your desired dishes.

How to make thin homemade chicken noodles

700 grams of chicken meat;
Water – 2 liters;
Carrot – 1 piece;
One onion head;
One sweet pepper;
A little salt;
A couple of sprigs of dill.

Break the eggs into a cup and mix with flour;
Knead a stiff and elastic dough;
Then we form a small ball out of it and leave it for 15-20 minutes;
Roll out the ball into a thin cake, its thickness should be about 2 mm;
Dry the cake for 20-30 minutes;
Then cut the flatbread into strips 6-8 cm thick;
We stack these strips and cut them into thin noodles, similar to vermicelli;
Scatter the noodles on the table and leave to dry;
Cut the chicken meat into portions, place it in a saucepan, pour water and put it on gas;
As soon as the water boils, remove the foam from above, add salt to the broth;
Peel the onion and cut it into half rings, pour them into the broth;
We wash the carrots, peel them and use a medium grater. We also add it to the broth;
Peel the pepper from seeds and stalks, cut into strips and place in the broth;
About 10 minutes before readiness, add thin noodles to the broth and boil until tender;
At the end of the soup, sprinkle with small pieces of dill.

Homemade noodles - other recipes

There are several other options for preparing a homemade product that also won’t require much effort from you. You can make noodles from rice flour, choux pastry, or make unusual black noodles according to Japanese traditions. For those who especially carefully watch their figure, a more dietary version of the dish is suitable.

From choux pastry

Making noodles from choux pastry has several advantages: the dough does not stick to your hands or the table, it is much easier to roll out, and you don’t have to use eggs for the base.

Products:

sifted flour;
boiling water;
olive or sunflower oil;
salt to taste.

The ratio of flour and boiling water should be 3:1.

The cooking process is as follows.

Pour salt into boiling water and add oil.
Pour the liquid into the container with flour. Knead the dough with a spoon, and when it has cooled a little, continue with your hands. If the dough is not tight enough, you can add a little flour.
After 10-15 minutes, put the dough on the table, roll it out and cut the products into the desired size.
We dry the noodles and use them for cooking; the leftovers can be placed in a storage bag.

Rice noodles

The rice flour product is ideal for preparing various Asian dishes. Homemade noodles according to this recipe are no worse than those offered in stores.

Ingredients:

550 g rice flour;
4 eggs;
1.5 tsp. salt.

Let's cook like this.

In a deep bowl, mix eggs with salt.
Add rice flour and mix. If the dough turns out too tight, add a little water.
Place the well-kneaded dough on the table, roll it into a thin flat cake and cut it.
Dry the product and use it.

Lenten noodles

Neither eggs nor oil are used to prepare these noodles. To get a truly dietary lean product, we use exclusively durum flour.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp water;
2-3 tbsp sifted flour;
1 tsp salt.

Let's cook like this.

Mix flour with salt, spread in a heap. Gradually add liquid and mix the dough.
Place in a plastic bag or film and let stand for half an hour.
Lenten noodles are prepared in the same way as according to the classic recipe: rolled out, cut and dried.

Black in Japanese

With such noodles you can add a pleasant and tasty variety to your usual home menu. This recipe makes 6 servings of noodles.

Ingredients:

3 cups soy flour;
100 ml soy sauce;
1 egg;
50 ml water.

The preparation looks like this.

Mix all the ingredients into a dough. Place it in plastic and let it sit for half an hour.
Roll out the dough into a flat cake a couple of millimeters thick. Carefully roll the product into a roll and cut into strips 5 mm wide.
Dry the noodles and use in your desired dish.

By the way, such noodles cook very quickly - 5 minutes is enough, and the product is ready.

How to make Chinese noodles at home

The basic recipe for Chinese noodles is water (half a cup), flour (2 cups), 1 teaspoon of salt. The ingredients are mixed into a dough, left to rest for half an hour, after which noodles are made and rolled in starch to prevent them from sticking together.

You can make interesting noodles with cornmeal.

To do this, take:

corn flour - 4 tbsp. spoons;
wheat flour - 0.6 kg;
corn oil - 2 tbsp. spoons;
4 eggs;
4 tbsp. spoons of water;
salt pepper.

Prepare like this:

Pour dry ingredients into a mixer, add eggs and water.
Mix for three minutes, then set the dough aside for half an hour and knead again until smooth.
Cover with a damp cloth and let it sit for 4 hours.
Next, use a rolling pin or a noodle cutter to roll out and cut the dough into layers 1 mm thick and into strips.

How to cut and how long to cook homemade noodles

If you don't have a special noodle maker, you can cut the product yourself. To do this you only need a sharp knife. To cut neat products, let the thinly rolled out dough rest and dry a little. After this, generously dust the sheet of dough with flour, roll it into a tube and press gently.

Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into thin, even rings of small thickness. The ideal thickness is 1-3 mm, but if you wish, you can experiment with the size of the noodles, both smaller and larger. Unroll the chopped noodles and place them on a table or cloth towel in a thin layer. Let dry and use to prepare any dish.

The cooking time for homemade noodles depends on the type of flour, but the standard is no more than 10 minutes. Pour homemade pasta into boiling salted water. To determine readiness, just taste the noodles.

What can be prepared from homemade noodles - examples of dishes

Name of the dish	Cooking time	Ingredients	Preparation
Yushka with mushrooms and homemade noodles	60 minutes	3.5 liters of water; 300-350 g homemade noodles; 30 g dried or 150 g fresh mushrooms; 1 small onion; 2 medium carrots; frying oil; 1 bunch of dill; salt, spices.	Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for half an hour. If the mushrooms are fresh, wash them and chop them. Chop the onion and carrots and fry with a little oil. Boil water, add mushrooms, onions, carrots. Let simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Add salt and spices. Add homemade noodles, wait until they boil, add chopped dill and turn off the stove after 2-3 minutes. Let the soup brew. Delicious yushka is ready to eat.
Delicious homemade noodles in a pot	70-120 minutes	3 liters of water; 200-300 g homemade noodles; 4 chicken thighs; 2 small onions; 2 medium carrots; 3 sprigs of dill and parsley; salt, pepper to taste.	Rinse the meat and cover with cold water. Place peeled vegetables there (1 pc.). Add some salt. Cook the broth over low heat for 1-1.5 hours, removing the foam during cooking. Remove the meat and vegetables and strain the broth. Peel and chop the remaining vegetables. Remove the meat from the bone. Fry the vegetables in sunflower or olive oil, add the meat to the pan and fry for another 5 minutes. Place fried vegetables with meat, noodles in pots, and fill with broth. Salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. All it takes is 15 minutes and you're done. The dish is tasty and filling.
Salad of rice noodles and boiled shrimp with delicious sauce	30 minutes	200 g homemade rice noodles; 2 red bell peppers; 4 small onions; 500-600 g peeled shrimp. For refueling: 60 g cilantro; 4 tsp curry powder; garlic – 1-2 cloves; 4 tbsp. l. lemon juice; 4 tsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp. sesame oil.	Place the rice noodles in a container with 2 liters of boiling water. After 10 minutes, pour off some liquid and place the noodles in a sieve. Boil the shrimp, cool. Finely chop the onion and pepper. Chop the cilantro. Make the marinade: peel the garlic, chop it, mix it with 6 tbsp. rice water, soy sauce, curry, ⅔ parts cilantro, oil and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-4 minutes in a frying pan, stirring constantly. Place the noodles in a deep container, add seafood, chopped vegetables and cilantro. Add sauce and stir. Enjoy the amazing taste of the salad.
Noodles with cheese and tomatoes	30 minutes	400 g noodles; 4-5 tomatoes; 2 cloves of garlic; 300 g hard cheese; 1 tbsp. oils (olive oil is best); Italian herbs; salt, spices to taste.	Boil the noodles until tender, place in a sieve. Place the prepared noodles in a frying pan with heated oil. Grind the tomatoes with garlic in a blender bowl. Add the mixture to the noodles, sprinkle with herbs. Stir the mixture until the moisture evaporates. Remove from heat. Grind the cheese into small shavings using a grater and generously sprinkle the dish with it before serving.
Noodles with mushrooms and cheese	30 minutes	400 g noodles; 400 g fresh champignons; 2 onions; 500 g cream; 250-300 g hard cheese; 2-3 cloves of garlic; frying oil; salt, spices to taste.	Boil the noodles until tender, place in a sieve. Peel, wash and cut the mushrooms and onions. Fry the vegetables in a frying pan with oil until the moisture evaporates. Pour cream into the pan. Simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Add seasonings, garlic and coarsely grated cheese, stir. Pour the noodles into the pan and stir. Serve.

How to Make Homemade Chicken Soup Noodles

Test components:

A glass of wheat flour;

Chicken egg – 1 piece;

A pinch of salt;

1 small spoon of vegetable oil.

Chicken meat, back – 2 pieces;
Chicken breast – 1 piece;
One carrot;
One small onion;
A bunch of dill;
Homemade noodles;
A little salt and black pepper.

Break the chicken egg and place it in a cup;

Add vegetable oil and salt to the egg. Beat everything thoroughly with a fork or whisk until foam appears;

Then sift the flour through a sieve into another cup, make a hole in the middle and pour the beaten egg into it;

Mix everything with a fork until the mixture becomes thick;

Sprinkle the work surface with flour and place the dough there. Knead it with your hands until it has an elastic structure;

Place in a plastic bag and wrap well. Leave it for 30 minutes;

Then cut into two portions and roll each into a thin cake with a rolling pin. Roll out as thin as possible;

Dry the rolled out cakes for about 20 minutes;

Sprinkle the flatbreads thoroughly with flour so that the noodles do not stick together during boiling;

Cut them into strips 5-7 cm wide;

We stack the strips and cut them into noodles;

Place it in a sieve and shake so that excess flour falls off;

Then we place the straws on a wooden board or table and dry them;

Now let's move on to preparing the soup. We wash the backs and breasts;

Place the backs in a metal container, pour water and put on fire;

As soon as the backs boil, foam will appear on the surface, it must be removed;

Then place the breast into the boiling broth, add salt;

We wash the onion and place it directly in the husk into the broth, it will give a golden color;

Wash the carrots thoroughly, peel the skin and cut into 3-4 pieces. Put it in the soup;

Boil the soup for about 40 minutes. Then remove the chicken meat, carrots and onion from it;

Cut the meat into pieces, finely chop the carrots;

Boil the noodles separately in salted water until tender, 5-7 minutes. You can cook the noodles directly in the broth, but during the boiling process the broth will become cloudy;

Then pour the broth into a plate, put pieces of meat and carrots there, add noodles and serve.

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