Cold Skin Noodles

Name: Cold Skin Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1.5 cups wheat starch; 1/4 cup tapioca starch; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar; 2 tbsp chili oil; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 cucumber, julienned

Tender, chewy steamed starch noodles tossed with a garlic vinegar chili dressing and fresh cucumber.

35 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

ChineseLunchStovetopVeganVegetarianPescatarianKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups wheat starch
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar
2 tbsp chili oil
2 tsp sesame oil
1 cucumber, julienned

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups wheat starch, 1/4 cup tapioca starch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 cups water until completely smooth.
2

Set a steamer setup over high heat and grease a flat-bottomed metal pie pan with a small amount of 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
3

Pour a thin layer of starch mixture into the pan and steam covered for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and bubbled.
4

Remove pan, submerge the bottom in cold water to cool, brush the top with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, and peel the noodle sheet.
5

Repeat for remaining batter, slice sheets into wide strips, and place noodles in a serving bowl.
6

In a small bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Chinkiang vinegar, 2 tbsp chili oil, and 2 tsp sesame oil.
7

Toss noodles with the sauce mixture and top with 1 julienned cucumber before serving chilled.

Questions

Can I make Cold Skin Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cold Skin Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cold Skin Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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