Szechuan Style Spicy Noodles

Szechuan Style Spicy Noodles are a delightful blend of chewy rice noodles coated in a fiery sauce made from Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, and chili oil. This dish offers a perfect balance of heat and flavor, making it a satisfying gluten-free meal for any spice lover.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Chili oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Brown sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a small dry skillet, toast the Szechuan peppercorns over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and crush them lightly using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced ginger, chili oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and crushed Szechuan peppercorns. Mix well to create the spicy sauce.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles with the spicy sauce, tossing well to coat the noodles evenly.
5. Add chopped green onions, cilantro, and sesame oil to the noodles. Toss again and season with salt to taste.
6. Serve the Szechuan Style Spicy Noodles hot, garnished with additional green onions and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from garlic and ginger, which may help boost the immune system.
• Szechuan peppercorns are known to aid digestion and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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