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Scissor Cut Noodles

December 16, 2020 By Lisa Kitahara 56 Comments

Super easy homemade noodles made with just one ingredient! Chewy, bouncy and perfect with your favourite noodle sauce.

I’ve been wanting to learn how to make hand-pulled and band band noodles for awhile now but they definitely look like they require practice and skill. I called up my grandma asking if she would be willing to teach me and she immedietly said “just make the scissor cut noodles, they’re so much quicker and easier– perfect for you youngsters!”. I remember she would make these noodles for us when we would spontaneously pop by for a visit and she would stir fry them in XO sauce (oh, yes I did ask her if she would make a vegan version of the XO sauce and she’s on a mission now to perfect it 😂) and a savoury garlic hoisin sauce. It was freaking delicious, I remember that much.

I laughed and said well, okay how do I make that?! She basically taught me from start to finish in 10 minutes over face time, thats how easy it is. She promised to teach me how to make the hand-pulled noodles when I visit next, but for now I’m so excited to share these literally, fuss-free homemade noodles!

Super excited to share this easy recipe with you guys, lets get to it!

How to Make Scissor Cut Noodles

These noodles are probably the easiest noodles to make, ever. All you need is flour, water and a pinch of salt!

Throw those into a food processor and blend. Alternatively, you can mix the ingredients into a bowl and knead until a ball forms. Cover the dough t prevent it from drying out and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

Then bring a pot of water to a boil and cut the dough into even sized strips. Once they start to float to the top, drain and serve with your favourite sauce!

The time it takes for them to cook will depend on how thick you cut the dough but it’s roughly 6-8 minutes.

What to serve these noodles with

These noodles pair well with any kind of sauce, really. I especially love using my Spicy Two Sauce for it but here are some more to choose from:

  • Chili oil noodle sauce (coming soon)
  • Spicy Chili Crisp Sesame Sauce
  • Scallion oil sauce
  • Kimchi garlic sauce (coming soon)

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Scissor Cut Noodles


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4.9 from 38 reviews

  • Author: Lisa Kitahara
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Ingredients

  • 160g all purpose flour*
  • 80ml water
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Add the flour, water and salt to a food processor and blend (or mix by hand). Add it to a bowl and give it a quick knead with your hands and form a ball. Cover and rest for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and the cut the dough into strips using scissors. Boil for 5-6 minutes or until they float to the top. Larger strips may require more time. 
  3. Drain and serve with your favourite sauce!

Notes

  • This is the amount for two servings but you can adjust the amount depending on how much you want to make just keep it as a 2:1 ratio of flour and water. 
  • Nutritional Information Disclaimer: Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated on an online tool (Cronometer). 

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  1. Lacey Siomos

    December 20, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Love this recipe! This is going to become a regular lineup meal for us, especially with a spicy chilli oil sauce. Highly recommend!

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 25, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Yay I’m happy to hear you enjoyed these noodles too!!

      Reply
  2. Mili

    December 20, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    This recipe was super easy and delicious with the miso chili sauce! This is now one of my favorite recipes!!
    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Andrea

    December 21, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Very easy recipe for the youngsters! I over kneaded my dough and cut the noodles a little too big but they came out great for a first try! Will def make again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 25, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      Ahaha yes! Glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Elise

    December 21, 2020 at 7:38 pm

    These were so good! I added a little too much flour and they still turned out super great:) i would let them simmer for a while longer after they start to float. Highly recommend!

    Reply
  5. alex

    December 22, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    wonderful! i used them to make dan dan noodles and it was fantastic, I’d recommend making them thinner rather than thick because the thicker ones taste very similar to gnocchi.

    ★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 25, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      Love the idea of dan dan noodles with them!! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

      Reply
  6. Alexis

    December 23, 2020 at 12:55 am

    This recipe is so simple and amazing! Such a good avenue for any sauce and easy to add veggies. Super quick but amazing meal

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 25, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much Alexis, so glad you enjoyed@

      Reply
  7. Priyenca

    December 25, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Really easy and versatile end product!!

    ★★★★★

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  8. Rachel

    December 27, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    Made this recipe late at night for a snack and was blown away by how easy and delicious it was! Cut my noodles a little bit thicker but still turned out beautifully chewy just how I like it. I also made the sauce that was posted not long ago to accompany the noodles and let me tell you, GAME CHANGER!!!!
    Can’t wait for more recipes to try.

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 31, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks for sharing, Rachel! So glad to hear this recipe worked out for you and you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tam

    December 28, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    I haven’t made these yet but I’m so thrilled to finally find an easy recipe! These are my favorite noodles and the restaurant where I typically get them (M.Y. China in San Francisco–a Martin Yann restaurant) has permanently closed, another victim of the pandemic. I was so sad but this recipe eases the blow! My son had his wisdom teeth pulled today so I was thinking a thick, chewy noodle might be okay to eat…that’s how I ended up here. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 31, 2020 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks so much for your comment, I’m so happy to hear that, I hope you enjoy! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Suzanne

    December 29, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Awesome recipe!! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  11. Ankat

    December 30, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    The noodles were sooo easy – I loved the consistency 🥰 I made them the chili oil sauce ❤️ Additionally I put some yellow peppers in there

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 31, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      I love them with the chili oil sauce too– happy to hear you enjoyed these noodles!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marloes

    December 30, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    Easy & yummy! I love the bouncy dough-y texture of the noodles. My only comment would be that the 2:1 ratio doesn’t necessarily translate if you are using cups rather than grams. I had to fix my own error a little bit, but it still worked out really well.

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      December 31, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      Yes! I love chewy bouncy noodles too 🙂 Oh yes, I should mention its 2:1 ratio in weight, I’ll update that– thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Columbia

    January 4, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    This was my first noodle recipe. I’m obsessed! So easy, versatile, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

    ★★★★★

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  14. Annalise

    January 4, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    I’m obsessed! Rolling out home made noodles is always the most tedious part for me so finding this scissor method is a game changer! The texture is perfectly chewy and they cooked super quick for me, maybe within 3 or so minutes. I just scooped them out once they floated. Also, it was really helpful that the amounts were given in weight. I hadn’t thought to weigh out my ingredients in the past and would get frustrated when the same ratio/amounts would yield different textures. Yay to perfect noodles from now on! I’m so glad your grandma showed you this to share with us. I’m excited to learn her hand pulled method as well!

    ★★★★★

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  15. Tina

    January 5, 2021 at 1:28 am

    Wondering if you’ve tried these with any gluten free flours? I will experiment but thought I’d ask just in case.

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      January 7, 2021 at 12:03 am

      Hi Tina,
      You can try using the base for these silver pin needles and try and cut them like this 🙂

      Reply
  16. Samara

    January 8, 2021 at 7:18 am

    Man I’ve been slaving away making hand pulled noodles like an idiot! These are delcious paired with the miso chilli oil and soooo easy

    ★★★★★

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    • Lisa Kitahara

      January 19, 2021 at 10:19 am

      Hahaha hand pulled noodles are beautiful though! But glad these come in handy for a easier version 🙂

      Reply
  17. Jane Collins

    January 11, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    Absolutely loved these scissor cut noodles – so firm and Bouncy! Quick easy and tasty, loved them with spicy peanut sauce !

    ★★★★

    Reply
  18. Nonas_Eats

    January 12, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Made these the other day. They’re super simple, way less labor intensive , and way less messy than making traditional pasta! I have a pasta maker and I don’t think I’ll be using it much anymore! The sauce is delicious as well!😋

    ★★★★★

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  19. Jennie

    January 17, 2021 at 5:26 am

    This is on my list to try!

    Dumb question… Do you flatten the ball of dough before you start cutting? Or leave it round. Sorry if this should be obvious.

    Reply
    • Lisa Kitahara

      February 12, 2021 at 12:54 am

      I flatten the ball just a bit but you can really go either way! Whichever is easier for you and if you like thicker noodles or not 🙂

      Reply
  20. Britt

    January 17, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    I made these this week to serve with mushroom bourguignon, and it was so good! I’ll never use egg noodles again 🙂

    ★★★★★

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  21. Chu Yu

    January 18, 2021 at 2:59 pm

    Loveee how chewy + quick & easy these are! :’) The texture reminds me of Korean sujebi / Malaysian & Singaporean handmade mee hoon kuay 😋

    ★★★★★

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  22. Alexandra

    January 20, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    These have changed my life. My boyfriend and I didn’t have any noodles in our pantry so we decided to make these. And wow. They’re so easy, so quick and sooo delicious. The texture is perfectly chewy. Thank you for sharing this recipe with the world!

    ★★★★★

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  23. Billy

    January 21, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    I made these yesterday and my family loved them! Definitely adding this to our rotation and I’m going to experiment to see what else I can come up with. Thanks!

    ★★★★★

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  24. Sindhura / @browntownkitchen

    January 26, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    LOVED this recipe. The measurements + instructions are easy to follow and perfect. The noodles came out great and we were impressed by how quickly the dish came together.

    ★★★★★

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  25. Suzi

    January 29, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    Just loved this – so simple and quick and i’ll be able to mix with loads of different aromatic oils. Why buy noodles when they are this tasty and easy to make!

    ★★★★★

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  26. Sophie

    January 31, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Absolutely loved these noodles! You can’t beat a delicious, perfect homemade noodle texture that comes together this quickly. Highly recommend! Thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Victoria

    February 2, 2021 at 3:06 am

    This recipe is so quick and easy and used ingredients I had in my pantry. I had no idea how simple it was to make homemade noodles. I served it with the miso chili oil sauce from the blog as well. For my personal preference, I used half the amount of sauce per serving of noodles which was perfect for me.

    ★★★★★

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  28. Jasmine

    February 3, 2021 at 1:57 am

    I tossed my scissor cut noodles in a spicy sichuan garlic chili oil. Garnished with some cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and fried shallots. I made this by hand in a bowl and the dough came together in no time! Simple, but very delicious! 😋

    ★★★★★

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  29. Dee Elaine

    February 5, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    I have made hand pulled noodles in the past but it is a painstaking process. I’m so glad that I came across this recipe, I’ve never even thought about making noodles this way. The recipe is well thought out, and convenient. This is my new go to for fresh noodles!

    ★★★★★

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  30. Let’s Eat Reviews

    February 10, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    These noodles are so easy to make and so tasty with a garlic and chilli oil sauce! So glad I tried them!

    Reply
  31. Sanjana Sridhar

    February 11, 2021 at 2:05 am

    Ok wow, this recipe is a winner. So simple, so easy and now I can say I made noodles at home! Who knew it would be this simple? I do however need to get sharper scissors haha. I loved this so much and I’m so inspired to pair it with different sauces.

    ★★★★★

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  32. Hanna

    February 11, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    It’s so easy and so good, I couldn’t believe it’s only flour and water! You should definitely try it! My suggestion would be to cut the pieces thinner or simmer them for a little longer, as the thicker pieces were a little bit raw inside.

    ★★★★★

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  33. Jodie

    February 17, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    Love this recipe! Super easy & quick to make and it’s super fun! Definitely will be making these often

    ★★★★★

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  34. Migeech

    March 2, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    So easy and so amazing

    ★★★★★

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  35. Lizzie

    April 19, 2021 at 1:05 am

    My first time ever making noodles, and these are soo simple! The chewy texture is divine. Excited to try these again; they’re a great base from which to customize and add toppings. Lisa, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

    ★★★★★

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  36. Gabby

    April 24, 2021 at 11:33 am

    So so so good! Super easy to make and fulfills all your chewy bouncy thick noodle needs. AND THAT SAUCE IS EVERYTHING!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  37. Joy

    June 23, 2021 at 9:50 am

    I love watching your videos and I finally had time to try this recipe. It was so easy and it produced a lovely, chewy noodle texture. Do you have any advice on how to make the dough thinner? Thank you for sharing your recipes!

    ★★★★★

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  38. Tayla

    August 4, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    For such a simple recipe it is an absolute crowd pleaser. Perfect for when you feel like making something hands on without too much effort, and when paired with the garlic chilli oil or ‘bomb 2’ sauce it is mouthwatering! No joke I made it 4 times in a week and after recommending it to 2 separate friends they also admitted to it being a repeat dinner. Usually I’ll pan fry some veg of what I’ve got in the fridge and toss everything with the sauce in a bowl. Yum.

    ★★★★★

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  39. Griffith

    September 15, 2021 at 1:53 am

    So delicious and easy to make! I don’t get to Asian supermarkets often, so this recipe is excellent if I’m craving a noodle. Plus, it’s cheaper and produces less waste! I had it with sesame chili oil and it was marvelous.

    ★★★★★

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  40. Sabrina

    January 6, 2022 at 12:03 pm

    Such a great simple recipe! It reminds me of the noodles my mum would make, similar to the hand torn noodles, but using scissors is so quick and easy. Love serving them with soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, chilli oil and fried shallots.

    ★★★★★

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  41. Juliet Stein

    January 15, 2022 at 1:41 am

    My god. I made this tonight with the miso-garlic-chili oil recipe and ….. I am speechless. Did I live before this moment? Did I know what food was before I tasted this? YALL. SRSLY.

    ★★★★★

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  42. Letizia

    January 17, 2022 at 8:10 am

    This recipe is a turning point on making noodles at home! Just can’t belive this is so simple and the result so amazing!! I think I won’t buy noodles anymore ahah so happy I discovered that, thank you Lisa ❤️

    ★★★★★

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  43. Letizia

    January 17, 2022 at 12:19 pm

    This recipe is a turning point on making noodles at home!! They are so incredibly simple and the result so amazing! I think I won’t buy noodles anymore ahah Thank you Lisa❤️

    ★★★★★

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  44. Viveka

    January 17, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    Easiest noodle recipe I’ve ver made and so delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  45. Yvette

    May 9, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    I tried this and my family was SO BLOWN AWAY! The recipe is easy to follow, and the outcome texture was so chewy and delicious, my mother was even munching on the noodles before i tossed it in any sauce! I paired with Lisa’s miso pesto and omg… so delicious… my family was complimenting with every bite. Its their new favorite noodles!

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