Noodle Recipes

Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodles Recipe

Name: Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 100g Fresh Noodles; 80g Enoki Mushrooms; 50g Cucumber; As needed Bird's Eye Chilies; As needed Garlic; As needed Green Onion; As needed Chili Oil; As needed Light Soy Sauce; As needed Vinegar; As needed Salt; As needed Sugar; As needed Ground Sichuan Pepper

These Sichuan-style spicy cold noodles are refreshing, flavorful, and easy to prepare. Tossed with a bold dressing of chili oil, garlic, vinegar, and ground Sichuan pepper, they deliver the signature spicy and numbing flavor loved in Sichuan cuisine. Crisp cucumber and tender enoki mushrooms add freshness and texture.

Total: 10 minutes

Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodles Recipe finished dish

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Noodle Recipes
Method: Noodle Recipes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Main Ingredient: Fresh Noodles

Introduction

This Sichuan Spicy Cold Noodles Recipe recipe is written for Chinese home cooking, with attention to timing, texture, and the small cues that make the method easier to follow. Read through the ingredient notes and cooking tips before you start so the steps feel familiar once the pan, steamer, or pot is hot.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
Gives the dish a clear spicy and numbing flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.

Ingredients

100g Fresh Noodles
80g Enoki Mushrooms
50g Cucumber
As needed Bird's Eye Chilies
As needed Garlic
As needed Green Onion
As needed Chili Oil
As needed Light Soy Sauce
As needed Vinegar
As needed Salt
As needed Sugar
As needed Ground Sichuan Pepper

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust without losing its Chinese home-cooking character.

Fresh Noodles

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Enoki Mushrooms

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Cucumber

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Bird's Eye Chilies

Chilies or peppers add aroma, color, and heat; adjust the amount to fit your table.

Garlic

Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.

Green Onion

Scallions add freshness and are useful both as an aromatic base and as a finishing flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Prepare all ingredients.
Step 2
Wash the enoki mushrooms and cucumber. Slice the cucumber into thin strips and blanch the enoki mushrooms briefly. Drain well. Finely chop the chilies, garlic, and green onions.
Step 3
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, chopped chilies, garlic, sugar, salt, and ground Sichuan pepper in a bowl to create the dressing.
Step 4
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
Step 5
Arrange the cucumber and enoki mushrooms on a serving plate. Top with the noodles, drizzle with the prepared dressing, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water to prevent sticking and improve texture.
Add bean sprouts for extra crunch if desired.
Do not overcook the enoki mushrooms or they may lose their texture.
Adjust the amount of chili oil and Sichuan pepper to suit your spice preference.
Serve immediately after mixing for the best flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

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Ingredients

100g Fresh Noodles
80g Enoki Mushrooms
50g Cucumber
As needed Bird's Eye Chilies
As needed Garlic
As needed Green Onion
As needed Chili Oil
As needed Light Soy Sauce
As needed Vinegar
As needed Salt
As needed Sugar
As needed Ground Sichuan Pepper

Method

Prepare all ingredients.
Wash the enoki mushrooms and cucumber. Slice the cucumber into thin strips and blanch the enoki mushrooms briefly. Drain well. Finely chop the chilies, garlic, and green onions.
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, chopped chilies, garlic, sugar, salt, and ground Sichuan pepper in a bowl to create the dressing.
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
Arrange the cucumber and enoki mushrooms on a serving plate. Top with the noodles, drizzle with the prepared dressing, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.