Comments on: Cold Noodles with Sichuan Dressing (Liang Mian, 凉面)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:20:18 +0000

In reply to Craig Harrison aka Hao Chi. Thank you for sharing Craig! Chilling the noodles in ice sounds so refreshing.

By: Craig Harrison aka Hao Chi

Craig Harrison aka Hao Chi — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:02:56 +0000

The part that makes this so wonderful for me is before it’s served put the noodles in ice. (Isn’t that what makes it COLD noodles.) Also, there’s a commercial garlic, chili oil sauce that simplifies this process. I forget the name but it’s in the Chinese sauce section.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:03:31 +0000

In reply to Linda. Yes, this should work well for camping. Just make sure not to overcook the noodles. Rinse them until completely cool, drain well then coat lightly with sesame oil to prevent sticking before refrigerating. You can use almost any noodles you like. In fact, spaghetti holds up surprisingly well once chilled, although it’s not a traditional Chinese noodle.

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:21:03 +0000

I am looking for a noodle recipe that i can prepare to the point of assembly and refrigerate for three days and then assemble while we are camping. No heat or fires allowed. Will this recipe work and if so what noodle should i use! Thank you!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:17:53 +0000

In reply to Greta. Thank you so much for sharing this, Greta. Really glad you enjoyed the dish.

By: Greta

Greta — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:45:17 +0000

This is an AMAZING recipe! Definitely do as she suggests and make the sweet soy sauce and chili oil yourself, as it really makes the recipe extra special. My husband said he would eat this every day, if he could. The recipe scales well, as I doubled it and found the dressing and toppings to be good amounts proportional to the noodles. I did double the green onions and cucumber, just for personal taste. Steaming the chicken thighs was the way to go. The chicken stayed tender and juicy, and I reused the chicken water to boil the noodles(why not lol). Really great meal for summer 🙂

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:48:09 +0000

In reply to Tina. Yes, you can use other types of noodles for sure. Just make sure not to overcook the noodles to avoid a mushy texture. Happy cooking!

By: Tina

Tina — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:30:24 +0000

Your recipes are certainly very practical, and tasty. I was wondering if it is possible to follow the same noodle recipes using shirataki or soba noodles. Do you have any instructions for that? Thanks a lot.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:14:36 +0000

In reply to Denise. So glad you liked it, Denise! The aromatic water really does the trick. And a stocked condiment shelf is a win in my book!

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:49:37 +0000

Really easy and really delicious. I especially loved the steeped water addition to the noodles. At first it didn’t seem necessary but it sure added to the overall flavor.
I find your recipes and the background you give incredibly helpful, but now my fridge has a huge Asian condiment section! No complaints though, thanks you much.