Cold NoodlesThere are many ways to make them, which are generally divided intoRiceNoodles andWheatNoodles, with rice noodles being the most popular, so they are also called rice noodles.The process of making cold noodles is varied depending on the side dishes and seasonings, but the most common way to make cold noodles is to useCucumber,KelporBean sproutsas side dishes and seasonings.Next, I will introduce the complete process of making cold noodles, which is perfect for eating in the summer!

A simple way to make cold noodles

IngredientsPreparation

Flour, Cucumber strips, salt, sesame oil, minced garlic,Gingerminced,Soy sauce,，Chili oil.Method steps

1. Add flour and water, knead and let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. Place an appropriate amount of cold water in a bowl and place the kneaded dough in the water to knead and wash until all the starch in the dough is washed out. The

Glutenshould be soaked in water.3. After the starch water settles naturally, pour out the top layer of water and leave the starch slurry.

4. Prepare a shallow stainless steel pot, brush a small amount of edible oil evenly on the bottom, pour the starch slurry on it, and spread it evenly on the surface of the iron pot, just a thin layer is enough.

5. Add water in the pot and bring to a boil, put the iron pot on top

Steamfor about 5 minutes to take it out, then cool it and cut it into strips to make cold noodles.6. You can cut the gluten into small pieces and cook it in the pot.

7. Place the cold noodles and gluten in a bowl, add cucumber strips, salt, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger minced, soy sauce,

Chili oiletc., and mix well.Tips

1. When washing with starch, try to wash it clean to reduce the amount of dough residue.

2. When making the starch slurry, it should not be too thick, so that it can cook quickly and have a soft and chewy texture.

3. The seasonings can be added or reduced according to taste. Cucumber strips can also be replaced with blanched bean sprouts.

Cold Noodles Recipe:

SesameSauce for cold noodlesIngredients

Cold noodles 5 sheets (counted as 5 bowls), gluten 250g, small cucumber 150g,

Green beans150g, minced garlic 100g, chili oil 100g, sesame sauce 100g, seasoning water 50g,Cilantrochopped 20g,Salt,Sugar, sesame oil,vinegarto taste.Method steps1. Wash the cucumber and cut it into strips;Wash the green beans and blanch them in boiling water, then drain and rinse them with clean water.2. Cut the cold noodles into strips about 1.5 cm wide, and cut the gluten into 1 cm square pieces, and place them in a small bowl with cucumber strips and green beans.

3. Add sesame sauce, minced garlic, seasoning water, salt, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, etc., and mix well.

4. Three-strand cold noodles recipeIngredients

(counted as 10 bowls) Cold noodles 10 sheets, pork

lean meat

250g, carrot,

cucumber each 250g, sesame sauce 100g, salt, sugar, light

soy sauce, sesame oil, white sesameto taste.Method steps1. Cut the pork lean meat into fine strips and place in a bowl, addeggliquid, salt, and wet starch, then add it to a salad oil pot with 4 parts hot oil and cook it until it's cooked, then take it out.

Once the oil temperature is raised, add it again and fry it until it's golden brown, then drain the oil.

2. In the pot, heat a small amount of oil and fry white sesame, then add the cooked pork and stir-fry, add soy sauce, salt, and add flavor.(If you add dried chili peppers and chili oil during the seasoning, you will have spicy pork strips.3. After stir-frying, put it in a container and store it.Carrot, cucumber, respectively, wash and cut into fine strips, and prepare.

4. Cut the cold noodles into strips about 1 cm wide, and place them in a small bowl with cucumber strips, carrot strips, sesame sauce, salt, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, etc., and mix well, then pour it into a shallow dish and sprinkle with a little pork strips to make.Tips）

You must choose fresh cucumbers and carrots with plenty of moisture, which will give you a fresh and crispy texture.It is best to cut and wash them separately, otherwise, the vitamins will be lost.Wash and chop the small cucumbers into fine strands, ready for use.

4. Cut the cold noodles into strips about 1 cm wide, place in a small bowl, and mix with cucumber strips, carrot strips, sesame sauce, fine salt, MSG, rice vinegar, and fragrant oil. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with dried meat strips for serving.

Tips

You must select fresh cucumbers and carrots with adequate moisture content for a crisp and juicy texture.It is best not to cut and wash them separately, as this will result in a loss of vitamins.