Sichuan Spicy Noodle Soup

Sichuan Spicy Noodle Soup is a vibrant and flavorful dish that awakens your senses with its aromatic spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, this soup combines chewy noodles with a spicy broth and crunchy vegetables for a satisfying start to the day.

Ingredients

• Wheat noodles - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Sichuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Red chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Bok choy - 100 grams, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the red chili oil over medium heat and add the Sichuan peppercorns. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pot, stirring for another minute until golden.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the bok choy and julienned carrot to the broth, cooking for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
5. Meanwhile, cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
6. Once the vegetables are cooked, add the cubed tofu to the soup and heat through for another 2 minutes.
7. To serve, divide the cooked noodles between two bowls, ladle the spicy broth and vegetables over the noodles, and garnish with chopped spring onions, cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Contains protein from tofu for muscle repair and growth.
• Low in saturated fat, making it heart-healthy.

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