Authentic Sichuan Delicacy: Sweet Noodles

I remember the old shop at the alley entrance when I was a child. A bowl of sweet noodles, sweet and spicy, spicy and fragrant, made me dream about it. Today, let me take you into the secret world of this legendary food - sweet noodles, and explore the unique taste memory together!

What is sweet water noodles

Sweet water noodles is a traditional Sichuan snack with a long history, famous for its unique sweetness and chewy noodles. Originated in Sichuan, it was originally created to satisfy those who like sweets and want to try different noodle flavors. The characteristic of sweet water noodles lies in its sweet soup base, which is usually made from brown sugar, rock sugar and various spices, combined with the salty and fragrant noodles, creating a unique taste experience.

Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

Ingredients needed to make delicious sweet noodles include:

Main ingredients:

Flour: As the main ingredient of noodles, it provides the texture and taste of noodles.

Coarse chili powder and fine chili powder: give sweet water noodles a spicy and savory flavor.

Seasoning:

White sesame seeds, five-spice powder: used to decorate and enhance the taste and aroma of noodles.

Brown sugar: As the main seasoning, it provides sweetness and adds richness to the sauce.

Light soy sauce and dark soy sauce: add saltiness and sauce flavor, used for seasoning and improving taste.

Alternatives:

Flour: You can use buckwheat flour, corn flour or rice flour instead.

Coarse and fine chili powder: can be replaced with chili powder, chili sauce or chili oil.

White sesame seeds: can be replaced with black sesame seeds, crushed peanuts or roasted peanuts.

Allspice: You can use mixed spice powder, cinnamon powder or star anise powder instead.

Brown sugar: Red date syrup, maple syrup or honey can be used instead.

How to make noodles more flavorful?

To make noodles more flavorful, I usually add some special seasonings and ingredients when cooking noodles. For example, adding an appropriate amount of salt and a few drops of cooking oil to the water will make the noodles more chewy and bright in color. In addition, I will also prepare some homemade sauces or seasonings, such as sesame paste, chili oil, minced garlic, etc., and mix them according to personal taste to make the noodles taste richer and more varied.

Tips for Success

First of all, the selection and production of noodles are crucial. Noodles should be made of medium-gluten flour, kneaded thoroughly, and left to rest for a sufficient period of time, so that the noodles will be chewy and more glutenous.

Secondly, the preparation of seasoning is the key to the flavor of sweet water noodles. Coarse chili powder and fine chili powder should be used together to increase the spiciness and enrich the taste. White sesame seeds should be fried until fragrant, so that the taste will be more intense. Five-spice powder and salt should be used in appropriate amounts, brown sugar should be boiled into syrup, and light soy sauce and dark soy sauce should be properly mixed to make a sweet and spicy sweet water noodle sauce with attractive color.

Finally, the temperature and skills of cooking noodles should not be ignored. Noodles should be cooked to 80% done, and then rinsed with cold water to remove excess starch, so that the noodles will be smoother. When mixing noodles, the noodles and seasonings should be fully mixed so that each noodle is covered with sauce, so that it will taste more delicious.