Xinjiang fried diced noodles
Xīnjiāng Chǎo Dīngdīng Miàn (Xinjiang Fried Noodle Pieces) is a distinctive Xinjiang dish where handmade noodles are cut into small diamond-shaped pieces and stir-fried with meat and vegetables. The small noodle pieces get crispy edges while staying chewy inside, creating a unique texture different from regular noodle dishes.
食材清单
- 300 g flour, 150 ml water, 2 g salt
- 200 g lamb (diced small)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 tomato (diced)
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
制作步骤
- 1. Wash and cut Xinjiang fried diced noodles, marinate with salt and cooking wine for 10 minutes
- 2. Coat with dry starch or batter
- 3. Pour enough oil into the pot and heat until 60% hot
- 4. Add Xinjiang stir-fried diced noodles piece by piece and fry over medium heat until golden brown and take out.
- 5. Increase the oil temperature to 80% and fry again for 30 seconds until crispy.
- 6. Remove and drain the oil, then serve on a plate
文化小知识
Dingding noodles are a unique Uyghur dish where noodles are cut into small pieces rather than served long. The technique is practical — small pieces cook faster and absorb flavors more evenly. This dish is a beloved everyday meal in Xinjiang households and represents the Uyghur tradition of creative noodle-making. The name 'dingding' comes from the sound of cutting the dough into small pieces.