How to Pan-Fry Chinese Noodles

Chinese noodles can be prepared in several different ways, but pan frying them is one of the most popular methods of preparation. Pan fried Chinese noodles can either be eaten alone or added to your favorite vegetable or meat dish.

1. Fill a large stockpot with approximately 5 quarts of water and place it on the stove over high heat and bring it to a boil.


2. Add 1/2 pound of Chinese noodles to the water for approximately 2 minutes. You only want to blanch the noodles, which will loosen up the noodles and wash away the starch.


3. Pour the noodles in a large colander placed in the sink to drain the water.


4. Remove the noodles from the colander and spread them out on a large baking pan.


5. Use your hands and chopsticks to untangle the noodles as much as possible.


6. Place the noodles in a heavy skillet.


7. Pour 1/2 of a cup of chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the skillet with the noodles.


8. Place the skillet on the stove over low heat until the broth evaporates and the bottom of the skillet becomes brown and crisp.


9. Add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and 4 tablespoons of chicken broth to keep the noodles moist. This will allow the crust on the noodles to develop slowly.


10. Shake the skillet to make sure the noodles are not sticking to the bottom.


11. Cover the skillet with a lid and carefully flip the skillet over while firmly holding onto the lid. This is done to brown the other side of the noodles.


12. Slide the noodles out of the skillet and only a plate when both sides have been browned.