Homemade Fresh Egg Noodles

Homemade Fresh Egg Noodles is a medium Chinese recipe that serves 4. 540 calories per serving. Recipe by Morgane Recipes on YouTube.

Prep: 2 hrs 33 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 2 hrs 53 min

Cost: $2.32 total, $0.58 per serving

Ingredients

  • 500 g All‑purpose flour (sifted)
  • 4 large Large eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.25 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
  • 1 tbsp Water (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp Tapioca starch (for dusting the dough and noodles)

Instructions

  1. Measure and prepare the flour

    Place 500 g of flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the centre.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Add wet ingredients and mix

    Crack 4 eggs into the well, add ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp water, then gently whisk and gradually incorporate the surrounding flour until a shaggy dough forms.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Knead into a smooth paste

    Using your hands, knead the dough on the work surface until it becomes a cohesive, slightly firm paste.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Rest the dough in the refrigerator

    Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap or a damp cloth and refrigerate for 2 hours.

    Time: PT2H

  5. Prepare the tapioca‑starch dusting bag

    Place 2 tbsp tapioca starch on a small piece of cotton cloth, gather the corners and secure with an elastic band to form a tiny bag.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Divide and briefly re‑knead the rested dough

    Remove the dough from the fridge, knead for about 2 minutes, then cut it into 5 equal pieces.

    Time: PT4M

  7. Roll the dough – first pass (setting 1)

    Set the noodle machine to setting 1. Pass one piece of dough through, fold it in half, dust lightly with tapioca starch using the bag, and pass it again. Repeat for all pieces.

    Time: PT6M

  8. Roll the dough – second pass (setting 2)

    Increase the machine to setting 2. Pass each sheet through, fold, dust, and pass again.

    Time: PT4M

  9. Roll the dough – final pass (setting 3)

    Set the machine to setting 3 and run each sheet through once more to reach the desired thickness.

    Time: PT2M

  10. Cut sheets into noodles

    Attach the cutter blade to the machine and slice the thin sheets into noodles. Lightly dust the cut noodles with tapioca starch.

    Time: PT5M

  11. Portion the noodles

    Gather the noodles into 4 equal balls – one ball per serving – and set aside.

    Time: PT2M

  12. Cook the noodles

    Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil (100°C). Drop one ball of noodles into the water; as soon as the noodles rise to the surface (about 3 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon and drain.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  13. Serve

    Toss the drained noodles with your favorite sauce, broth, or stir‑fry ingredients and enjoy.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
540
Protein
18 g
Carbohydrates
95 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains gluten

Allergens: wheat, eggs

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Homemade Fresh Egg Noodles

Recipe by Morgane Recipes

Learn how to make silky, homemade egg noodles from scratch. This versatile noodle can be used in soups, stir‑fries, or served with sauces like Peking duck or Char Siu. The recipe yields four portions and includes step‑by‑step instructions, equipment list, storage tips, and nutritional information.

MediumChineseServes 4

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Source Video
2h 40m
Prep
7m
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 7m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.32
Total cost
$0.58
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Resting the dough for 2 hours in the refrigerator
  • Dusting the dough and noodles with tapioca starch to prevent sticking
  • Cooking the noodles only until they float (about 3 minutes)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns
  • Use a sharp knife or cutter cautiously to prevent cuts
  • If using a manual noodle machine, keep fingers away from the rollers while turning

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