Chinese Hot Oil Noodles (You Po Mian)
A spicy, fragrant noodle dish where hot oil is poured over fresh toppings to create a rich aroma—this is Chinese comfort food at its best.
Servings 1
Calories 1072kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh noodles or homemade hand-pulled noodles
- 50 g bean sprouts
- 2 stalks leafy greens such as bok choy or spinach
- 1 tsp chopped scallions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp black vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
- 3 –4 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
Cook the noodles and vegetables
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and stir to loosen. Cook according to the package or until about 80–90% done (roughly 2 minutes for fresh noodles).
- Add the bean sprouts and leafy greens to the pot and cook for 1 more minute.
- Drain well and transfer everything to a serving bowl.
Add the seasonings and pour hot oil
- Sprinkle the chopped scallions, minced garlic, chili powder (1 tbsp), and sesame seeds (1 tsp) over the noodles. Drizzle in the soy sauce and vinegar.
- In a small pan, heat 3–4 tbsp of oil until smoking (about 70% hot). Carefully pour the hot oil evenly over the toppings—you should hear a sizzling sound.
- Quickly toss everything with chopsticks to combine the seasonings and coat the noodles evenly.
Serve
- Your bowl of glossy, spicy, and fragrant noodles is ready! For extra flavor, serve with a soft-boiled egg or some braised beef on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 1072kcal | Carbohydrates: 188g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1605mg | Potassium: 4992mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 77589IU | Vitamin C: 764mg | Calcium: 1895mg | Iron: 20mg