Lao Gan Ma Tossed Noodles
- By jackTao
- Oct 25, 2025
10 min
Instructions:
- 1
Boil Water and Cook Noodles
- Pour 1 liter of water into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the noodles evenly into the boiling water.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the noodles from clumping together.
- When you can pick up a noodle with chopsticks and it naturally slides off, wait another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Boil Water and Cook Noodles
- Pour 1 liter of water into a pot and bring to a boil.
- Add the noodles evenly into the boiling water.
- Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the noodles from clumping together.
- When you can pick up a noodle with chopsticks and it naturally slides off, wait another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
- Assemble and Toss
- Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl using chopsticks.
- Add Lao Gan Ma chili sauce and soy sauce according to the measurements (15ml Lao Gan Ma and 5ml soy sauce per serving).
- Use chopsticks to toss and mix the noodles, sauce, and soy sauce evenly.
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is scaled per serving, with one serving being sufficient for one person.
- Lao Gan Ma (老干妈) is a popular Chinese chili sauce brand. If unavailable, you can substitute with other Chinese chili oil or chili crisp.
- The noodle sliding test is a traditional way to check doneness - when the noodle slides smoothly off the chopsticks, it's almost ready.
- You can use any type of noodles for this recipe: fresh noodles, dried noodles, wheat noodles, or egg noodles all work well.
- Adjust the amount of Lao Gan Ma and soy sauce according to your taste preference.
- For added flavor, you can include minced garlic, chopped scallions, or a splash of sesame oil.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately while the noodles are still hot.
Ingredients:
Serving size
Main Ingredients (Per Serving)
- 120 g noodles (any type)
- 15 ml Lao Gan Ma chili sauce
- 5 ml soy sauce
For Cooking
- 1 liter water (for cooking noodles)