A Blend of Umami: Taiwanese Noodles Recipe

Last updated on September 14th, 2024 at 12:01 pm

The creamy and nutty texture of the Taiwanese noodles will give you the kick you have been longing for. Cooked with sauce and spices of umami flavor, the dish is rich in multiple flavors. Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, all the palates are packed together to make this extraordinary meal.

Taiwan Noodles Recipe

The Taiwanese noodles recipe uses Mitaimu (rice noodles). The main item is rice flour, which gives the noodles a bouncy and chewy texture. This makes the dish softer and perfect for the taste.

Taiwan noodles recipe can be prepared in only 5 minutes! This 4-step recipe with black vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil, is simple and quick.

Why is it a Taiwanese Recipe?

This recipe brings out an umami flavor to the noodles, the main palate to make the dish a Taiwanese recipe. Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine are almost similar to each other. But there is a hint of savory and sweet combo in the Taiwanese style that makes it different from the Chinese style.

With basic ingredients, a normal noodles recipe can be made in Taiwanese style. Inspired by Taiwanese cuisine, there are several other ways of cooking the noodles.

Below is all the information you need about this umami ecstasy.

Recipe Profile

Steps	Ingredients	Prep Time	Cooking Time	Servings	Calories	Food Type	Cuisine
4	9	5 minutes	10 minutes	1	101 kCal (per serving)	Meal	Asian

How to Make Taiwanese-style Noodles

Among many famous and popular methods, this simple recipe is easy to make and will leave your mouth watering.

Equipment

• Boiling Pan: To prepare the noodles.
• Bowl: To serve and mix the items.
• Spoon: To combine the sauce mix.

Ingredients

• 120 g Noodles: Taiwanese rice noodles are the perfect option to have an authentic Taiwanese taste. You can also use Japanese Udon for a similar texture.
• 1 ½ tbsp Soy Sauce: The soy sauce adds a tangy flavor to the dish. It is one of the main items for Taiwanese cuisine.
• 1 ½ tsp Sugar: Adding sugar gives you a hint of Asian flavor.
• 1 ½ tsp Sesame Oil: This amount of sesame oil is for a basic Taiwanese noodles recipe. You might need more to make sesame noodles.
• 1 tsp Chili Oil: You can add this ingredient as much as you want based on your spice acceptance level.
• 2 tbsp Black Vinegar: Make a black vinegar with soy sauce and rice vinegar in a 1:2 ratio. It can also be availed in various super shops.
• Green Onion: The amount depends on the serving size you are going for. Don’t worry, it is to garnish your noodles.
• Cilantro: Same as green onion, it is used to top your noodles.
• Shallots: An addition of shallots to your toppings will make it taste better. Try not to use red onions even if they are the same kind.

Step-by-Step Instructions With Photos

Step 1: Preparing the Noodles

Boil some water in a boiling pan/boiler. After the bubbles come out, toss the noodles in the boiler. While it’s cooking, you can go to the next step and prepare the sauce mix.

Step 2: Making the Sauce Mix

After preparing the noodles, make the sauce mix. Take a small bowl and add soy sauce, black vinegar, sugar, and sesame. To top it off, add chili oil to the mix. Adjust it to your spice tolerance level.

Step 3: Combining the Items

Combine the noodles with the sauce mix in a bowl. Be sure to drain the noodles properly after they are cooked.

Step 4: Garnish and Enjoy

Put your favorite toppings on and enjoy! You can add green onion, cilantro, shallots, etc. on the top. Additionally, you can include other items too as toppings. Those will be discussed below.

Toppings to Your Taiwan Noodles

1. Sesame Seeds

You can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds to the top. It will enhance the flavor.

2. Chicken

Chicken is a good topping for any bow of noodles. You can prepare the chicken in different styles as follows:

1. Deep fry the chicken.
2. Stir fry pieces of chicken.
3. Boil and tear the chicken into pieces, etc.
4. Egg

Egg is the ultimate topping for any kind of noodle recipe. You can try the following methods:

• Poached Egg
• Fried Egg
• Scrambles Egg
• Hard Boiled Egg
• Soft Boiled Egg

For this recipe, the best option is soft boiling the egg. The runny yolks inside will make the noodles more creamy and smooth textured.

4. Beef

Beef is one of the fancy toppings you can use for this recipe. You can make beef steaks or shimmer the beef separately and add them on top. But it will take more time to prepare this simple dish. 

If you shimmer the beef, you can add 1-2 pieces of ginger for an extra umami flavor. It is not recommended for people with tight schedules. But you can definitely try it out if you have time.

5. Bean Sprouts

Adding bean sprouts to your bowl will make it taste like the exact Asian cuisine you are looking for. Remember to wash it thoroughly to avoid any dirt.

6. Shrimps

Baby shrimps are also a great choice. You can stir-fry the shrimp or boil it before adding to the top.

7. Mushrooms

Adding soaked mushrooms to your bowl will make the dish taste better.

8. Bok Choy

Bok Choy is another common topping used in Asian cooking. Adding more greens like Bok Choy will enhance the flavor and appetite. It has several health benefits including the prevention of cancer.

How to Make Homemade Chili Oil

You can custom make your own chili oil at your home. It is one of the essential taste enhancers that you may add to your recipe. This way you can adjust the items used to make it. Below are the ingredients and necessary directions to make a chili oil.

Ingredients

• 25 Red Chilis
• 20 cloves Chopped Garlic
• 4 tbsp Peppercorn
• 2 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
• 4 cups Oil
• 2 ½ tbsp Korean Chili Flakes
• 2 Star Anise
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 2 Bay Leaf

Directions

1. Add peppercorns, red chili flakes, and red chilis in a pan.
2. Heat at medium heat until the fragrance comes out. It will take about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. In another pan, heat the oil and add the bay leaf and star anise 
4. In a bowl, mix the toasted spice and garlic.
5. Pour the oil over the mixture and add salt. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
6. Take out the bay leaf and star anise from the mixture. Blend the rest at a high speed. It will take about 1 to 2 minutes. You will get a thick paste of chilis.
7. Pour it into a clean jar and preserve it in the fridge.

You have your homemade chili oil ready. But remember not to store it for more than 3 months. It is a common ingredient used in Asian cooking. 

Others Taiwanese Noodles Recipe

Apart from the above Taiwan noodles recipe, there are many other variants of the dish to suit your taste palate. Some of the types are mentioned below with the necessary instructions.

1. Taiwanese Stir Fry Noodles

Also known as Chao Mitaimu, this recipe is best eaten hot. Rice noodles are the best option to use in this dish.

The recipe is made by stir frying some veggies along with the spices. An addition of shimmered beef will enhance the flavor and nutritional facts. Many people add ginger to the shimmer to provide an additional flavor.

Secret Tip

Adding ⅓ of an apple to the shimmer will enhance the recipe taste-wise. It is a unique item to add, but a very good option to turn up the umami taste.

2. Taiwanese Sesame Noodles (Ma Jiang Mian)

The sesame version has a nice combination of sweet and salty from the mixture of delicious sauce. Sesame paste and seeds are the main ingredients here. People also add peanut butter for the nuttiness in it.

3. Taiwanese Noodles with Meat Sauce

People also call it Taiwanese Spaghetti. The main condiment meat sauce is made by adding similar spices to ground beef. The ground beef is first stirred into a saucepan with olive oil. The other spices are added later on.

There are also beef noodle soup (Niu Rou Mian), chicken noodles soup (Jitang Mi Tai Mu), Veggie noodles soup, and many more alternatives to the recipe. All the styles are full of Asian kicks that will make you go crazy.

Final Words

To prepare these Taiwanese noodles all you need is 5 minutes of your time, the noodles, and some basic ingredients for the garlic sauce mix. Multiple toppings can be used and many sorts of customization can be made in the recipe.

The Taiwanese noodles recipe has grabbed the attention of people all over the world. It brings out the savory flavor with the prepared sauce and the chili sauce is the perfect finishing touch. With the homemade chili oil, you can increase the spice level and make the recipe more interesting. 

We recommend you prepare the main dish first with the basic ingredients. Once you try it out yourself, you will know what toppings and alternate methods will suit your taste more. There is always an option to customize. But this basic recipe will keep you wanting more!

Nutritional Information

The nutritional information regarding the given noodles recipe is as follows:

Nutrient	Amount Per Serving
Calories	101 kcal
Carbohydrates	8g
Protein	3g
Fat	6g
Saturated Fat	1g
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g
Monounsaturated Fat	2g
Sodium	1512mg
Potassium	58mg
Fiber	0.2g
Sugar	6g
Calcium	7mg
Iron	1mg

FAQs

1. Question: What ingredients do I need to make Taiwanese noodles?

Answer: Rice noodles, soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame oil.

2. Question: How quickly can I cook Taiwanese noodles?

Answer: In 5 minutes.

3. Question: How many ingredients are needed to make Taiwanese noodles?

Answer: 9

4. Question: What is Taiwanese noodle soup called in Taiwan?

Answer: Taiwan Niu Rou Mian.