Mongolian Noodles

Mongolian Noodles, a dish from Mongolia ( a country in Central and East Asia), is prepared in several distinct ways either in the form of soups or in the form of stir-fried noodle dishes, in combination with various vegetables, spices, and seasonings. The Mongolian cuisine is full of several noodle based dishes like spicy Mongolian noodle dish (a mix of noodles and several spices and vegetables), Tsuivan (a combination of noodles, meat and vegetables), and Guriltai Shul (noodle based soup). Besides the other several types of noodles, which are also otherwise eaten worldwide, Mongolians prefer to eat rice based and wheat based noodles, available in thin and broad shapes. The thinner noodles are commonly used in soups and broader noodles are used in steamed and stir-fried noodle dishes. However, a few recipes also suggest the use of egg noodles.  

Commonly Used Ingredients and Preparation Overview of Mongolian Noodle Dish

The ingredients used in preparing Mongolian noodle dish may vary from one recipe to the other. One of the examples suggests the use of Hokkein noodles (egg based round noodles with medium thickness), dark colored soy sauce and tender beef as the essential ingredients. Other ingredients used to prepare the dish consist of fish cake, sliced garlic, oyster sauce, onions, salt, pepper, and several vegetables like carrots, broccoli, baby corn, and cabbage.  

Onions, beef, and fish cakes are sautéed in oil, to which all the vegetables and garlic are added. Thereafter, noodles, seasonings, and sauces are added, and the entire mixture is tossed well before serving.

Mongolian Noodles Recipe Variations

Some of the popular recipe variations of Mongolian noodles are explained here:

• Tsuivan- this Mongolian noodle dish refers to a blend of fried or boiled noodles, vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cabbage etc), and meat (pork or beef). Meat and vegetables are cooked and combined with boiled noodles. Spring onions are shuffled in and the dish is served after seasoning it with salt, pepper, and tomato ketchup, and garnishing it with parsley.

• Guriltai Shul- this is a Mongolian noodle soup which is prepared by combining together fried noodles, sautéed onions and vegetables, cooked meat, seasonings, and water. Cream, tomato puree, or curd can be used to refine the soup.   

• Spicy Mongolian noodles- this dish is prepared by combining already boiled noodles with a mix of garlic, ginger, mushrooms, onions, vegetable broth, chile paste, soy sauce, cabbage, and tofu. The dish is served hot after stirring in cilantro.