Szechuan Cold Noodles

Szechuan Cold Noodles are a delightful vegetarian appetizer featuring chilled noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce and topped with fresh vegetables. This dish is perfect for a hot day, offering a burst of flavor and texture with each bite.

Ingredients

• Chinese wheat noodles - 200 grams
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Chili oil - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 small
• Carrot, julienned - 1 small
• Spring onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the Chinese wheat noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and peanut butter until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles with the sauce, tossing well to ensure the noodles are evenly coated.
4. Add the julienned cucumber, julienned carrot, and chopped spring onions to the noodles, tossing gently to mix.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
6. Serve the noodles chilled, garnished with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats from sesame and peanut butter.

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