Youmian Kao Lao Lao (Oat Noodle Rolls)
A traditional steamed snack from Shanxi, shaped like honeycomb with a chewy texture. Served with spicy and sour dipping sauce, it offers a unique and memorable flavor.
Ingredients
9 items- Oat flour (youmian) 250 grams (about 2.5 cups)
- Boiling water 250 ml (about 1 cup)
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Shanxi aged vinegar 2 tablespoons
- Light soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- Chili oil 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- Cilantro to taste
- Salt a pinch
Nutrition
Steps （5 steps）
Place 250g oat flour in a bowl, gradually pour in 250ml boiling water, stir with chopsticks into floss, let cool slightly, then knead into a smooth dough. Cover with damp cloth and rest for 15 minutes.
Roll rested dough into a long log, cut into 15g pieces. Roll each piece into a cone shape, then press the flat side with your thumb to create a tongue-like groove.
Flatten each piece with your palm, then shape into a thin round. Roll it up from one end to form a roll, place seam side down on a steamer lined with damp cloth. Repeat with all.
Bring water in steamer to boil, add steamer tray, steam on high heat for 8-10 minutes until glossy and springy. Turn off heat, let rest 2 minutes before uncovering to prevent shrinking.
Make dipping sauce: mix minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, salt, and cilantro in a bowl. Stir well. Adjust to taste.
Tips
1. The dough must be kneaded with boiling water; this makes the oat flour elastic. 2. Roll the rolls quickly before the dough cools and dries. 3. Do not oversteam or they become hard. 4. The dipping sauce can be customized to your preferred sour-spicy level.
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