Spicy Chinese Noodles Recipe 🌶️🍜
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
Description:
This vibrant Spicy Chinese Noodles recipe packs a punch with its delightful blend of flavors, primarily highlighted by the zing of ground red pepper. 🌶️ You have the flexibility to adjust the heat level according to your preference, making it ideal for those who love a bit of spice or prefer a milder taste.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 oz | Whole wheat pasta |
| 1/3 cup | Buckwheat noodles |
| 1/4 cup | Scallion, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Low sodium soy sauce or tamari |
| 2 tbsp | Oil |
| 1 piece | Fresh ginger, minced |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 1 tbsp | Honey |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground red pepper |
| Optional: Nuts for garnish |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 245.7
- Fat: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 536.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 36.9g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 7.7g
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling water over medium-high heat, cook the whole wheat pasta and buckwheat noodles for approximately 8 minutes or until tender.
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Drain and Combine: Drain the cooked noodles well and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Add chopped scallions, low sodium soy sauce or tamari, oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground red pepper, and honey to the bowl.
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Toss Well: Toss all the ingredients together until the noodles are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
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Marinate: Allow the salad to marinate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Serving Suggestions:
This Spicy Chinese Noodles salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner option that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with your favorite protein for a more substantial dish. Garnish with nuts for added texture and a hint of nuttiness. Enjoy the delightful fusion of Chinese flavors in every bite! 🥢
