These Spinach Noodles really add a wow-factor to a noodles dish. Not only is it super-impressive that you make them yourself, but by adding vibrant spinach to the dough, you add a unique flavor and look to the dish. It might seem like a lot of work to make your own noodles, but the rewards you get are totally worth it! Firstly, it’s really not as complicated as you might think.
The dough is super easy to bring together and just requires a bit of a knead before you can start shaping and cutting it. Second, you can really taste the difference in this homemade Spinach Noodles version – soft and spinachy, they will really make an impact in your noodles dish. Of course I still by packet noodles too, but if you really want to make an authentic noodles dish, you just have to try this recipe!
To make the Spinach Noodles, you will need the following ingredients:
Add the spinach and water to a pan over a medium heat. Place a lid over the pan and cook the spinach. Leave to cool for a minute or two.
Add the spinach and its cooking water to a blender, along with the egg and salt. Blend together until smooth.
Add the mixture to a bowl and sift over the flour. Combine until you have a stiff dough.
Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Place the dough onto the surface and knead for a minute until the dough becomes smooth.
Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll the dough out until it’s very thin. Leave it to rest for around 20 minutes.
Roll the dough very loosely into a roll, and then slice at quarter-inch intervals. Unroll, so that you have long strips of noodles. If you want shorter noodles, you can cut them again.
Drape the noodles over a rack or somewhere you can easily leave them to dry for up to 2 hours. They are then ready to cook.
These Spinach Noodles look stunning nestled amongst your favorite stirfry ingredients or swimming in a delicious Asian broth. If you have a go at making them I’d love to hear how you find my method, and I’d love to see your creations! So don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your posts.
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