Crispy Semolina Noodles

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

Chef John slices semolina crepes and fries them, resulting in crispy little noodles that make a fun side dish to any meal.

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
salt to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1/2 cup semolina flour
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

1 Whisk egg, milk, salt, and sugar together in a bowl. Add semolina flour and whisk until combined.
2 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a griddle or pan over medium heat. Drop ladlefuls of batter in batches into the hot pan and fry until set and golden, 2 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove from the pan and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
3 Roll up pancakes and thinly slice into "noodles."
4 Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and "noodles." Pan-fry until almost crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.