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How to Make Spicy and Sour Fern Root Noodles

Spicy and sour fern root noodles are a simple cold dish suitable for beginners. They can be served as a main course and have a predominantly spicy and sour flavor. The estimated preparation time is 10 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Fern root noodles
  • Chili oil (you po la zi)
  • Soy sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Millet peppers (optional)
  • Garlic (optional)
  • Green onions (optional)
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • A pot with some depth

Calculations

Per serving:

  • Soy sauce : Vinegar : Chili oil = 3 : 2 : 2 (The exact amount of sauce depends on the quantity of fern root noodles; this ratio is intended to ensure the flavor profile remains correct.)
  • If the sauce tastes too mild, add 2 to 5 grams of salt.
  • If you want the sauce to be more savory, add 2 grams of sugar.

Instructions

Boiling the Fern Root Noodles

  • Fill a pot with water to about 3/5 of its depth and bring it to a boil.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the fern root noodles and simmer over medium-low heat for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.

Preparing the Sauce

  • Add soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil according to the specified ratio.
  • Dip a chopstick into the sauce and taste it.
  • If the soy sauce flavor is too strong, add the prepared salt.
  • If it lacks savoriness, add the prepared sugar.
  • Stir thoroughly until most of the granular seasonings have dissolved.

Plating and Finishing

  • Take a bowl.
  • Add the sauce prepared in the previous step.
  • Rinse the boiled fern root noodles with cold water and place them into the sauce.
  • Stir thoroughly.
  • Finely chop the prepared green onions, garlic, and millet peppers, then sprinkle them over the noodles.
  • Done! (｡･∀･)ﾉﾞ

Additional Notes

  • Green onions, ginger, and garlic are optional seasonings. Adding them enhances the flavor, but omitting them is fine.
  • The amount of sugar and salt depends on personal taste. Please adjust accordingly.
  • It is recommended to use a bowl for serving, as using a plate may make eating the noodles more difficult.
  • The overall flavor is spicy. If you cannot handle spicy food, reduce the amount of chili oil and omit the millet peppers.

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improving the process while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.