Chinese Cuisine

Spinach Handmade Noodles

Fresh homemade spinach noodles made with spinach juice and flour, served with a classic tomato and egg topping. The noodles are springy, colorful, and refreshing.

Total
1 hour
Spinach Handmade Noodles finished dish
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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine
Chinese
Category
Chinese Cuisine
Method
Chinese Cuisine
Total Time
1 hour
Difficulty
Average
Main Ingredient
All-Purpose Flour

About This Recipe

Fresh homemade spinach noodles made with spinach juice and flour, served with a classic tomato and egg topping. The noodles are springy, colorful, and refreshing.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
  • Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
  • Gives the dish a clear mild flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
  • Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.

Ingredients

  • 350g All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 150g Spinach
  • As needed Warm Water

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

All-Purpose Flour

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Salt

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Spinach

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Warm Water

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Wash the spinach thoroughly and blend it into a smooth juice.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 1: Wash the spinach thoroughly and blend it into a smooth juice.

  2. Step 2

    Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add spinach juice and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 2: Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add spinach juice and knead int

  3. Step 3

    Prepare your preferred noodle topping, such as tomato and scrambled egg sauce.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 3: Prepare your preferred noodle topping, such as tomato and scrambled egg sauce.

  4. Step 4

    After resting, knead the dough briefly until smooth.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 4: After resting, knead the dough briefly until smooth.

  5. Step 5

    Roll the dough into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 5: Roll the dough into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.

  6. Step 6

    Dust with flour, fold the dough sheet, and cut into noodles of your desired width.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 6: Dust with flour, fold the dough sheet, and cut into noodles of your desired widt

  7. Step 7

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until tender and cooked through.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 7: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until tender and cooke

  8. Step 8

    Drain the noodles and rinse briefly under cool water to improve texture and prevent sticking.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 8: Drain the noodles and rinse briefly under cool water to improve texture and prev

  9. Step 9

    Transfer the noodles to serving bowls.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 9: Transfer the noodles to serving bowls.

  10. Step 10

    Top with tomato and egg sauce or your favorite noodle topping.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 10: Top with tomato and egg sauce or your favorite noodle topping.

  11. Step 11

    Serve immediately and enjoy the chewy, refreshing homemade spinach noodles.

    Spinach Handmade Noodles step 11: Serve immediately and enjoy the chewy, refreshing homemade spinach noodles.

Cooking Tips

  • Adding a small amount of salt helps strengthen gluten development and makes the noodles more elastic.
  • The dough should be slightly firm for the best noodle texture.
  • Dust generously with flour before cutting the noodles to prevent sticking.
  • Tomato and egg sauce is a traditional and popular topping, but any noodle sauce can be used.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
  • Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
  • Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

Recipe Card

Fresh homemade spinach noodles made with spinach juice and flour, served with a classic tomato and egg topping. The noodles are springy, colorful, and refreshing.

Ingredients

  • 350g All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 150g Spinach
  • As needed Warm Water

Method

  1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and blend it into a smooth juice.
  2. Mix the flour with 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add spinach juice and knead into a firm dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare your preferred noodle topping, such as tomato and scrambled egg sauce.
  4. After resting, knead the dough briefly until smooth.
  5. Roll the dough into a thin sheet using a rolling pin.
  6. Dust with flour, fold the dough sheet, and cut into noodles of your desired width.
  7. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until tender and cooked through.
  8. Drain the noodles and rinse briefly under cool water to improve texture and prevent sticking.
  9. Transfer the noodles to serving bowls.
  10. Top with tomato and egg sauce or your favorite noodle topping.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy the chewy, refreshing homemade spinach noodles.

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