This Liangpi noodle dish combines cold noodles and crisp cucumber with a garlic-and-vinegar dressing. Soy sauce adds savory flavor, sesame oil adds aroma, and optional chili oil supplies heat. The noodles are served in one large bowl and tossed gently so the dressing coats them evenly.
Follow the preparation directions for your particular noodles, then cool and drain them thoroughly before mixing. Excess water can dilute the dressing. Wide rice noodles are an alternative when liangpi is unavailable, though the texture will differ. Add the cucumber and dressing close to serving time, and adjust the garlic, vinegar, and chili oil to your preference.
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Liangpi Noodles with Garlic Vinegar & Cucumber
Liangpi noodles with garlic vinegar and cucumber served cold for a refreshing, family-style vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Equipment
small soup pot
Mixing bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to their package instructions
- Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
- Transfer noodles to a large serving bowl.
- Add cucumber on top of the noodles.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil if using, sugar, and salt.
- Pour dressing over noodles and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve cold, family style.
Nutrition
Notes
• Check whether your noodles are fresh, ready-prepared, or dried, and follow their package directions. Do not assume every product needs boiling.
• Wide rice noodles can replace liangpi, but their texture differs. Fresh and dried noodles are not interchangeable by weight.
• Drain the cooled noodles thoroughly before dressing so retained water does not dilute the sauce.
• Rice vinegar and Chinese black vinegar give different flavors. Use the one you prefer and taste before increasing the amount.
• Raw garlic has a strong flavor, and chili oils vary in heat. Adjust these gradually after tasting.
• Toss gently and serve soon after mixing for the best noodle and cucumber texture.