Homemade Spicy Cold Noodles

Ingredients

• 300g (10.5 oz) wheat or rice flour noodles 300g (10.5 oz) wheat or rice flour noodles
• 2 cucumbers, julienned 2 cucumbers, julienned
• 2 carrots, julienned 2 carrots, julienned
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili oil 2 tablespoons chili oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame paste 2 tablespoons sesame paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 55g, 6g
• Protein: 9g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, minced garlic, sesame paste, sugar, and salt. Mix well to create the sauce.
3. 3.
   In a large serving bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the sauce until well coated.
4. 4.
   Add the julienned cucumbers, carrots, and sliced green onions to the noodles. Mix gently to combine.
5. 5.
   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve chilled.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Noodles — If you prefer a gluten-free option, you can use rice flour noodles instead of wheat flour noodles. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions to achieve the desired texture.
• Sesame paste — If you can't find sesame paste, you can substitute it with tahini, which is a similar sesame seed paste commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Tips & Tricks

• To add more heat to the dish, you can increase the amount of chili oil or add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
• For a refreshing twist, you can add some sliced radishes or bean sprouts to the noodles.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garlic and chili oil in the sauce.
• Make sure to rinse the cooked noodles with cold water to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
• You can prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days for convenience.

Serving advice

Serve the Spicy Cold Noodles chilled for the best experience. You can garnish with additional cilantro and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the julienned cucumbers and carrots on top of the noodles in an attractive pattern. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and drizzle a little extra chili oil on top for a visually appealing dish.