How Long Do You Boil Homemade Noodles
Timers are great, but your tongue is the ultimate judge. Never trust a timer blindly. Always taste before you drain.
How To Boil Noodles Perfectly
Here’s a simple game plan: Drop the noodles in boiling salted water. Stir gently so they don’t clump. Start your timer for the minimum time (say, 2 minutes). At the ding, pull one out with a slotted spoon.
Blow on it like you’re cooling a hot coal. Take a bite. Is it tender but springy? Perfect. Is it still a bit floury? Give it 30 more seconds and test again. Repeat until it sings.
Oh, and one more thing: fresh noodles will continue cooking in the hot water even after you turn off the heat. So drain them a hair before they hit your ideal texture. You’re not a wizard, but you’ll look like one.