Description
The representative budget noodle of China's mega-chain Shaxian Snacks. Boiled flat wheat noodles are tossed in a rich, thick sauce made of peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, and black vinegar. Features an intense peanut aroma and addictive junk-food umami.
Restaurants serving Shaxian Ban Mian (Peanut Butter Noodles)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Flat Chinese noodles
- Peanut butter
- Sesame paste
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Black vinegar
- Scallion
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- In a bowl, mix unsweetened peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, black vinegar, and MSG.
- Gradually whisk in hot water (or chicken broth) until the sauce becomes a smooth paste.
- Boil flat thin wheat noodles for 1-
- mins until al dente.
- Drain well and plate.
- Drench the noodles in the thick peanut sauce.
- Garnish with a pinch of scallions.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Violent depth of peanut butter and roasted sesame oil aroma、ごま油の香り
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Toss JP flat Udon or Somen in commercial peanut butter
Pairing
Bian Rou (Pounded Wonton) / Oolong Tea
Trivia
The cheapest and fastest item at Shaxian Snacks, serving as the ultimate ally for busy workers and students. The subtle dash of black vinegar in the peanut sauce acts as magic, preventing flavor fatigue.
Eating tips & etiquette
Once served, vigorously toss the noodles from the bottom before they clump together to coat them in the sauce. Ordering it with Bian Rou (soup wontons) and alternating bites is the ironclad rule.
Allergen
Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame