Spicy Cold Noodles

Spicy Cold Noodles is a delightful Korean dish featuring chewy noodles tossed in a zesty and spicy sauce, perfect for warm weather. This healthy recipe is packed with flavor and fresh vegetables, making it a refreshing meal option.

Ingredients

• Buckwheat noodles - 150 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - 500 ml

Steps

1. Bring 500 ml of water to a boil in a pot.
2. Add the buckwheat noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes) until al dente.
3. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and to cool them down.
4. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled noodles with the sauce, ensuring that the noodles are well coated.
6. Add the julienned cucumber, carrot, and chopped green onion to the noodles and toss everything together gently.
7. Serve the spicy cold noodles in bowls, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Low in saturated fat, supporting heart health.

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