Tsuivan
Tsuivan is a popular Mongolian noodle dish featuring hand-pulled noodles stir-fried with meat (typically mutton or beef) and vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes. It can be served as a dry stir-fry or a soupy dish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Water(plus more for dough and noodles)
- 1 lb Mutton or beef(cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 large Onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 medium Carrots(cut into matchsticks)
- 1 medium Potatoes(peeled and cut into matchsticks)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 0.75 cup Water(for stewing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the noodles: In a bowl, combine flour and 1 cup of water to form a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 pieces, roll each piece thinly (about 2mm), and cut into strips. Toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Cook the meat and vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pot or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened. Add the meat and cook until browned. Stir in the carrots and potatoes, and cook for a few more minutes until slightly tender. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour in 0.75 cup of water, bring to a simmer.
- 3
Steam the noodles: Arrange the prepared noodle strips evenly over the meat and vegetable mixture in the pot, creating a slight well in the center. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp of oil. Cover the pot tightly and steam for about 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through. Ensure the water below doesn't completely evaporate; add a little more if needed.
- 4
Finish cooking: Once the noodles are tender, remove the lid and gently stir to combine everything. Cook for a few more minutes until any excess liquid has evaporated and the dish is no longer soupy (unless a soupier version is desired).
- 5
Serve: Serve hot, often with ketchup or soy sauce on the side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The key to good tsuivan is well-prepared hand-cut noodles.
- ✓Adjust the amount of water to achieve your desired consistency (dry stir-fry or soupy).
- ✓You can add other vegetables like cabbage or bell peppers.
🔄 Variations
- Some recipes include cabbage or bell peppers for added color and flavor.
- Can be served as a dry stir-fry or with more broth for a soupy version.