Just 15 minutes for spicy, crunchy, carby noodles with as much chili crisp as your heart desires.
Its whatSan Francisco Chroniclefood critic Soleil Ho called assimilation foodrecipes that are recreated based on memory using nontraditional ingredients.
I make these summery noodles when short on time or hungry for something spicy and cool.
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Salt and rest the cucumbers first.
Theyll be ready by the time you cook the noodles and make the dressing.
Whats Chili Crisp?
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Its oil infused with chili flakes and different kinds of aromatics.
You slice and salt the cucumbers to draw out moisture and intensify the cucumber flavor.
I would avoid thick-skinned cucumbers that are used forpickling.
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Use Any Noodles
And I mean it.
There isnt a noodle that wouldnt work.
Double or triple the ingredients.
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Leftovers stay wonderful in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be served cold.
Toss to combine and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
The salt will draw out moisture from the cucumbers.
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Set a medium pot with water over high heat.
Once it comes up to a boil, cook the noodles until al dente following package instructions.
Leave them in the sink to drain well.
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Tap the colander with the cucumbers inside the sink to drain as much liquid as possible.
Discard the drained water in the bowl, if you used one, and rinse it out.
Transfer the cucumbers to the bowl.
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Add the chili crisp, sesame oil, sesame seeds, sugar, and garlic.
Toss well to evenly coat the cucumbers with the dressing.
Add the drained noodles and toss to combine.
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Taste and add more chili crisp, sesame oil, or sugar, if youd like.
These noodles are delicious served at room temperature or cold.
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
The cucumbers will release more water as they sit and thats okay.
Toss the noodles to reincorporate the dressing before serving.
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