Description
Suan La Fen, also known as sour and spicy glass noodles, is a sensational Chinese dish that balances sour and spicy flavors with chewy noodles and a zesty sauce. It’s quick, customizable, and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g glass noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar (black or white)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 50g cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Crushed peanuts for garnish (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the glass noodles in boiling water for about 10 minutes until they soften. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
- In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add carrots and cook until slightly soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained glass noodles into the pan with cooked carrots. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, then add cucumber, green onions, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or vinegar if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
- Enjoy the dish while it’s fresh, warm, and vibrant.
Notes
- Choose fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust chili oil for desired spice level.
- Soaking noodles longer can result in a softer texture.
- Add proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a heartier meal.
- Suan La Fen can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Suan La Fen can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Noodle Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/3 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Suan Fen, Suan La Fen, sour and spicy noodles, glass noodles, Chinese noodles, spicy noodles, savory noodles, noodle salad, street food