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Sichuan Cold Noodles (Liang Mian) with Knife-Cut Noodles
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Sichuan Cold Noodles (Liang Mian) with Knife-Cut Noodles

35 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • knife-cut noodlesGrains250 g
  • cucumber (julienned)Produce1 piece
  • carrot (julienned)Produce1 piece
  • scallions (thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • peanuts (toasted, peeled and crushed)Nuts & seeds40 g
  • Sichuan peppercorns (toasted and pounded)Spices5 g
  • ginger (minced)Produce10 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • chili flakesSpices15 g
  • chili powderSpices10 g
  • grapeseed oilPantry120 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • sugarPantry10 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • black Chinese vinegarPantry20 ml
  • sesame oilPantry10 ml

per serving

Nutrition

1,127kcal

Carbs
103 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
73 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Toast and crush the peanuts and peppercorns

    • Toast the peanuts in a dry pan until golden, then rub off the skins and crush them coarsely.
    • Toast the Sichuan peppercorns briefly until fragrant, then pound them in a mortar.
    Step 1
  2. Make the chili oil

    • Put the minced ginger, garlic, chili flakes, chili powder and salt in a heatproof bowl.
    • Heat the grapeseed oil until shimmering and pour it over the spices, stirring well.
    • Let the chili oil cool.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the noodles

    • Boil the knife-cut noodles in salted water until tender.
    • Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled, then drain well.
    Step 3
  4. Prepare the toppings

    • Julienne the cucumber and carrot.
    • Thinly slice the scallions.
    Step 4
  5. Mix the sauce

    • Combine the chili oil with the sugar, soy sauce, black vinegar and sesame oil.
    • Stir until the sugar dissolves.
    Step 5
  6. Assemble and serve

    • Place the cold noodles in bowls and spoon the sauce over them.
    • Top with the cucumber, carrot, scallions, crushed peanuts and pounded Sichuan peppercorns.
    • Toss everything together before eating.
    Step 6