{"id":10651,"date":"2020-07-18T08:44:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T08:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/?p=10651"},"modified":"2022-06-07T17:02:35","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T17:02:35","slug":"cold-noodles-with-sichuan-dressing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/cold-noodles-with-sichuan-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold Noodles with Sichuan Dressing (Liang Mian, \u51c9\u9762)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pungent, aromatic and refreshing, cold noodles with Sichuan dressing is such a delectable dish to try! My recipe explains in detail the cooking method, ingredient sourcing and topping inspirations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are Chinese Cold Noodles<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chinese cold noodles, known as Liáng Miàn\/凉面<\/em> in Chinese, are a traditional “small eat” (Xiao Chi\/小吃)<\/strong> popular in many regions of China. At street stalls, small cafes or in households, it’s served as a snack or a quick breakfast\/lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among many versions, cold noodles with Sichuan dressing are one of my favourites. Pungent and super aromatic, it makes my tastebuds dance!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I make this dish regularly in our Red House, particularly during summer months when we crave all things refreshing. Funny enough, my son started his spicy food journey at the age of six when I served this dish and didn’t compromise with the spicy dressing. He found it too delicious to reject, so he made a big effort to tolerant the hotness and finished a whole bowlful (with a big glass of milk on the side to ease his burning mouth).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking procedure<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, let me summarise the cooking procedure involved in making Sichuan style cold noodles. I suggest you follow the sequence in order to complete the dish as quickly as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. First, prepare the aromatic water. Leave it to infuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Cook the chicken. Skip this step if you wish to make this dish vegetarian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. While waiting, wash and cut cucumber, scallions, fresh chillies, coriander. Toast or fry peanuts if using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Start cooking the noodles when the chicken is done. Drain, then rinse to cool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Shred the chicken, then assemble the dish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Noodle choices<\/span> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Most of the Chinese regional cold noodle dishes, such as Sesame Noodles<\/a>, call for thin, round wheat flour-based noodles<\/strong>. Also, they usually contain alkaline agent thus look a little yellow and have a slippery, springy texture (see image below<\/em>). Check out my recipe for Alkaline Noodles (aka Ramen Noodles)<\/a> to learn how to make them at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    However, don’t limit yourself! Please feel free to choose other types of noodles. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n