By Phyllis Beli
Sour Spicy Cold Noodles
https://thewoksoflife.com/sour-spicy-cold-noodles/
Updated at: Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:11:38 GMT
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Ingredients
0 servings

12 ouncesdried spaghetti
or wheat noodles

3 ½ tablespoonslight soy sauce
3 ½ tablespoonsShanghai rice vinegar
or seasoned/regular rice vinegar

1 tablespoonchili oil
75% oil, 25% flakes, or to taste

1 tablespoonsugar

½ teaspoonSichuan peppercorn powder

¾ teaspoonsesame oil

½ teaspoondark soy sauce

¼ teaspoonsalt

¼ teaspoonMSG
or mushroom powder, optional

1 clovegarlic
very finely minced

⅓ cupnoodle cooking water

1scallion
chopped

170gcucumber
small, julienned, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente or 1 minute past al dente stage. Pull the noodles out of the pot and into a colander. Rinse the noodles under cold water, and reserve some of the cooking liquid.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a serving bowl, add the light soy sauce, Shanghai rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, Sichuan peppercorn powder, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, salt, MSG (if using), and garlic.
Step 3
Add the noodles, noodle cooking water, scallion, and cucumber. Toss everything together and serve. If the noodles look dry, add a bit more of the cooking water.