How To Make Sour And

Spicy Cold Ramen

Recipe Featuring Yippee Noodles

Did you know you can enjoy the typical instant ramen recipe chilled? Such preparations are quite common across East Asia, especially China, Korea and Japan. So, try this spicy and sour noodle recipe that takes only 20 minutes to fix, perfect for Yippee noodles fans. It is perfect for a hot, humid afternoon when the hunger pangs hit. This dish, inspired by the Chinese suan la liang mian, or sour and spicy cold noodles, features a tangy soy-vinegar dressing with the numbing heat of Sichuan pepper. Using Yippee Noodles instead of dried spaghetti considerably reduces the time needed to prepare the noodles, since the round noodle blocks are instant noodles that cook in a matter of minutes. So you still get to enjoy your fancy bowl of noodles that looks as good as it tastes and is perfect for weeknight dinners, especially if you wish to treat your family, who can be finicky about taste, and you are quite tired. The dressing keeps this noodle recipe light, with the soy sauce adding umami depth and saltiness, the rice vinegar adding a sour edge, and a spoonful of chilli oil supplying both heat and richness. Sichuan peppercorn contributes to the distinctive tingling warmth that differs from the instant kick of red chilli. If not available where you live, there’s an easy substitution in the recipe below. Add some cucumber to the cold noodle dish to offset the fieriness of the chilli oil, with the chopped scallions adding to the dressing.