How long does Sweet Sichuan Noodles take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sweet Sichuan Noodles serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Sweet Sichuan Noodles vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Sweet Sichuan Noodles spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Sweet Sichuan Noodles?

75 grams Noodles, 60 grams Jaggery, ¼ cup Soy Sauce, 1 Star Anise, 3 Cloves, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sweet Sichuan Noodles?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sweet Sichuan Noodles?

About 365 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sweet Sichuan Noodles

Name: Sweet Sichuan Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 60 grams Jaggery; ¼ cup Water; 1 Star Anise; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 inch Cinnamon; 2 Bay Leaves; 5 Spring Onion (whites); 2 inch Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic; ¼ cup Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Corn Starch Slurry; 1 tbsp Vinegar; For Boiling Water; 75 grams Noodles; 2 tbsp Spring Onion (greens); 1 tsp White Sesame Seeds; 1 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Cumin Powder

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Sweet Sichuan noodles in a thick jaggery and soy sauce with star anise, ginger and garlic, topped with spring onion. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

22 items

2 people

Jaggery60 grams
Water¼ cup
Star Anise1
Cloves3
Green Cardamom2
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Bay Leaves2
Spring Onion (whites)5
Ginger2 inch
Garlic4 cloves
Soy Sauce¼ cup
Corn Starch Slurry2 tbsp
Vinegar1 tbsp
WaterFor Boiling
Noodles75 grams
Spring Onion (greens)2 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 cloves
Cumin Powder1 tsp

Contains: wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	365kcal	730kcal
Protein	9.4g	19g
Carbohydrate	80g	159g
Fat	3.1g	6.2g
Fibre	6.9g	14g
Sugar	27g	55g

Cookd masalas for noodles

Method

1
Add the jaggery and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once all the jaggery is dissolved, add the whole spices, spring onion whites, ginger and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until fragrant.
JaggeryWaterStar AniseClovesGreen CardamomBlack PeppercornsFennel SeedsCinnamonBay LeavesSpring Onion (whites)GingerGarlic
2
Add the soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. The mixture should have slightly thickened. While the mixture is simmering, add the cornstarch slurry and start mixing. The mixture should start to significantly thicken. Turn the flame off after 2 minutes and strain the mixture, to remove the solids.
Soy SauceCorn Starch SlurryVinegar
3
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Once cooked, strain the noodles.
WaterNoodles
4
To plate, add 1 full ladle of the sauce into a bowl, followed by the strained noodles. Top with the spring onion greens, sesame seeds, green chilli, garlic, chilli oil and roasted cumin powder. Mix well to combine before eating!
Spring Onion (greens)White Sesame SeedsGreen ChilliGarlicCumin Powder

Before you start

How long does Sweet Sichuan Noodles take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sweet Sichuan Noodles serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sweet Sichuan Noodles vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sweet Sichuan Noodles spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Sweet Sichuan Noodles?: 75 grams Noodles, 60 grams Jaggery, ¼ cup Soy Sauce, 1 Star Anise, 3 Cloves, 2 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sweet Sichuan Noodles?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sweet Sichuan Noodles?: About 365 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.