XFF noodle sauce (秘制调面汁) from Xi'an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China, from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop (page 43) by Jason Wang

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  • Apollonia on October 13, 2024

    Browsing EYB tonight I saw Stephenn31's comment and knew this would be for dinner. Delicious in the hot oil seared biang biang noodles and I'm sure everything else I will try with it. I used vegetarian oyster sauce.

  • Stephenn31 on October 13, 2024

    Excellent. I’ve made with the whole spices and again with a Chinese five spice blend which is easier and gives a very similar flavour. A simple saucy addition

  • MarieMacCheese on April 28, 2024

    I’ve served the hot oil noodles this sauce is the base for about 10 times. It’s dead simple and absolutely delicious. I’ve given this as a gift it’s so good.

  • EmilyR on April 13, 2021

    This is dead simple to make and adds the authentic flavor that is just like in the restaurant. For what it's worth, I'm not typically a fan of star anise or fennel, however I used them and now I'm pleased that I have a recipe where I can use these rather than being neglected in my spice drawer.

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