Recipe: Heiheluo - Black Noodles

Serves about 4

For the poor in Xi'an, this and similar noodle dishes are usually on the daily menu. They can be cooked and served cold with all types of sauces or stir-fried with vegetables as in this recipe.

3/4 pound black noodles - if not available, any type of wheat noodles can be substituted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large sweet pepper, finely chopped
1 small hot pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Cook noodles according to instructions on package, then set aside.

Heat oil in a heavy frying pan or wok, then stir-fry vegetables over medium/high heat until they turn limp. Stir in noodles, pepper and soy sauce, then stir-fry for a few moments and serve

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