Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce
Here is a straightforward way to make Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce at home, with a clear ingredient list and step-by-step instructions you can follow without guesswork. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Cook 30 min
- Total 30 min
- Serves 2
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 125 g Flour
- 40 g Cocoa Powder
- 20 g Powdered Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 25 g Mascarpone
- 1 pinch Salt
- 20 g Butter
- 5 tsp Crystal sugar
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 40 g Brown Sugar
- 100 ml Milk
- 5 tbsp Heavy Cream
- ½ Vanilla pod
Method
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, egg, mascarpone, and salt to create a smooth dough in 5 to 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Boil some water in a big pan, then add the butter and crystal sugar.
- Roll out the dough on a flour-dusted plate and cut it in thin strips.
- Boil the strips for about 4 minutes, then drain. Dry the noodles with paper towels, then keep them warm.
- Mix the brown sugar and the egg yolks for the sauce in a cup and put it aside.
- Put the milk and cream in a pan with the vanilla pod, stir for a few minutes, then remove the vanilla pod.
- Warm the milk and cream and stir gently, then pour the warm mixture onto the egg mix.
- Pour the mixture back into the pan and stir it gently until it thickens. Watch out not to boil the mixture!
- Place the chocolate noodles on a plate, and pour the vanilla sauce over.
Tips for the best Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce
- Let the egg come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- This is a 10-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
Variations
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce take to make?
About 30 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
Can I make Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
How many people does this Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce recipe serve?
As written it serves 2. The quantities scale up or down in a straight line, so double everything for 2×2.
What can I substitute for cocoa powder?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 13 ingredients and 10 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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