Crispy Semolina Noodles
Description
Chef John slices semolina crepes and fries them, resulting in crispy little noodles that make a fun side dish to any meal.
Ingredients
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/2 cup milk
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salt to taste
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1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
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1/2 cup semolina flour
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3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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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.