Mala Noodles

Name: Mala Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh egg noodles; 4 cups chicken broth; 4 tbsp chili oil; 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 4 green onions, chopped; 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed; 4 oz baby bok choy

Spicy Szechuan noodles with the signature numbing tingle of Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, and savory broth - the viral trending dish.

30 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

AsianLunchStovetopStandard

Ingredients

12 oz fresh egg noodles
4 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp chili oil
1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
4 green onions, chopped
4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
4 oz baby bok choy

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook 12 oz fresh egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

In another pot, heat 4 cups chicken broth over medium-high heat.
3

Add 4 oz baby bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4

Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil to the broth.
5

Stir in 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns.
6

Pour the hot broth into serving bowls.
7

Divide cooked noodles between the bowls.
8

Drizzle 4 tbsp chili oil over each bowl.
9

Top with 4 chopped green onions, 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 4 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts.
10

Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Mala Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz fresh egg noodles, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Mala Noodles keep?

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

Can I halve or double Mala Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 2. 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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