Step 1/4
- ½ cucumber
- 2 scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 10 g cilantro
- box grater
- knife
- cutting board
Use a large box grater to grate the cucumber into long, thin strips. Chop scallions into fine rings. Mince garlic and cilantro.
Step 2/4
- 200 g dried Asian wheat noodles
- toasted sesame oil
Bring a pot of water to boil and add noodles. Boil for approx. 1 min. less than stated time on the package. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Toss with a bit of sesame oil so the noodles don’t stick together. Add to a bowl.
Step 3/4
- 5 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tsp chili flakes
- 4 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- salt
- sugar
- frying pan (small)
- bowl (small)
Heat vegetable oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Once it starts to shimmer, add it to a small bowl with scallions, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame seeds and mix together. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar to the sauce and mix again.
Step 4/4
- salted roasted peanuts (for garnish)
Divide cold noodles among serving bowls. Top noodles with grated cucumber and peanuts. Drizzle sauce all over and garnish with cilantro. Mix thoroughly before enjoying!