Chinese Noodles and Pastry Recipes - Noodles Baskets Recipe

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz thin egg noodles

• salt

• oil for deep-frying

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Method:

1. Cook the noodles in boiling salted water according to the instructions on the packet. Drain well.

2. Arrange several layers of kitchen paper on a baking sheet, spread out the noodles and leave to dry for several hours.

3. Brush the inside of a medium-sized strainer with a little oil. Spread an even layer of noodles about 1cm/1/2 in thick in the strainer.

4. Brush the out-side of a smaller strainer with oil and press lightly into the larger one.

5. Heat the oil, lower the two strainers into the oil and fry for 1 minute until the noodles are golden.

6. Carefully remove the strainers, running a knife around the edges of the noodles if necessary to loosen them.