Best Sichuan Recipes for Beginners: Spicy Sichuan Noodles

Ingredients

• 200g dried wheat noodles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the dried noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the Sichuan peppercorns to the pan and stir-fry for another minute, allowing the flavors to infuse the oil.
4. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, and sugar until well combined.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour the sauce mixture over them. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro before serving.