Shaanxi Cold Noodles
Cold Dishes

Shaanxi Cold Noodles

timer 60 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Shaanxi Cold Noodles

About This Recipe

Discover the authentic flavors of homemade Liangpi, a refreshing and savory Chinese cold noodle dish that’s perfect for warm days. This recipe transforms simple flour and water into tender, chewy noodles and gluten through a unique washing and steaming process. The dough is kneaded, washed to extract starch, and steamed into silky-smooth liangpi sheets, then paired with fluffy steamed gluten for a satisfying texture. Fresh cucumber shreds and aromatic cilantro add a crisp contrast, while a rich, tangy dressing—made with sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and a hint of chili oil—ties everything together with bold, umami-packed flavors. Each bite offers a delightful balance of cool, chewy, and crunchy textures, making this dish irresistibly delicious. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this Liangpi recipe brings a taste of street-food magic to your kitchen!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • flour 200g
  • gluten 100g
The aromatics
  • cucumber 150g
  • cilantro 30g
The sauce & seasonings
  • sesame paste 2 tbsp
  • garlic 2 cloves
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • vinegar 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • chili oil 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Take an appropriate amount of flour and add water to mix into a smooth dough, let it rest for 30 minutes.
2
Step 2
Put clear water in a bowl and knead the dough by hand.
3
Step 3
Wash out the white starch, pour out the starch and set aside, then add more clear water to the bowl and wash several times.
4
Step 4
Continue washing until no more white starch comes out, the remaining dough is the gluten.
5
Step 5
Pour all the washed starch into a bowl, let it settle for 6 hours, then slowly pour out the clear water on top and mix the remaining starch evenly.
6
Step 6
Pour the starch into a flat plate, place it in a boiling pot and steam for 5-6 minutes.
7
Step 7
Let the liangpi cool, then cut it into strips.
8
Step 8
Steam the gluten until it is cooked, then cut it into small pieces.
9
Step 9
Cut the cucumber into shreds and chop the cilantro into small pieces.
10
Step 10
Mix sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic juice, and chili oil to make the dressing.
11
Step 11
Combine all the ingredients and mix well.

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