Spicy and Sour Cold Mixed Noodles
Spicy and Sour Cold Mixed Noodles
Ingredients
For the Chili Oil Base
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 1/2 cup cooking oil, heated until smoking
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup aged vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup boiled water
For the Noodles and Toppings
- 1 pound noodles, Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
- 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili oil base: In a heatproof bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili flakes, white sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and Sichuan peppercorn powder. Ensure the bowl is large enough to safely pour hot oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the cooking oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke (around 350-375°F). Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl. It will sizzle vigorously, infusing the flavors. Stir gently.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Complete the sauce: To the chili oil base, add the soy sauce, aged vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, sesame oil, and boiled water. Mix all the sauce ingredients well until combined and the sugar and salt have dissolved. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. For most Chinese wheat noodles, this is typically 3-5 minutes. For spaghetti, it might be 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Rinse the noodles: Once cooked, immediately drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. This stops the cooking process and removes excess starch, preventing them from sticking together and ensuring a pleasant cold texture. Drain well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Assemble the dish: Place the rinsed and drained noodles in a large serving bowl. Arrange the cucumber strips, carrot strips, chopped cilantro, and chopped roasted peanuts on top of the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Dress and serve: Pour the prepared sauce generously over the noodles and toppings. Toss everything together using tongs or chopsticks until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, sour, and delicious cold mixed noodles!
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy and Sour Cold Mixed Noodles
For the Chili Oil Base
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorn powder
- 1/2 cup cooking oil, heated until smoking
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup aged vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup boiled water
For the Noodles and Toppings
- 1 pound noodles, Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
- 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
- 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chili oil base: In a heatproof bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili flakes, white sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and Sichuan peppercorn powder. Ensure the bowl is large enough to safely pour hot oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the cooking oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke (around 350-375°F). Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the bowl. It will sizzle vigorously, infusing the flavors. Stir gently.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Complete the sauce: To the chili oil base, add the soy sauce, aged vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, sesame oil, and boiled water. Mix all the sauce ingredients well until combined and the sugar and salt have dissolved. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. For most Chinese wheat noodles, this is typically 3-5 minutes. For spaghetti, it might be 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Rinse the noodles: Once cooked, immediately drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. This stops the cooking process and removes excess starch, preventing them from sticking together and ensuring a pleasant cold texture. Drain well.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble the dish: Place the rinsed and drained noodles in a large serving bowl. Arrange the cucumber strips, carrot strips, chopped cilantro, and chopped roasted peanuts on top of the noodles.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Dress and serve: Pour the prepared sauce generously over the noodles and toppings. Toss everything together using tongs or chopsticks until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, sour, and delicious cold mixed noodles!
⏱️ 4 min