Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns
Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns is a vibrant dish that beautifully combines bold flavors and delightful textures. This recipe offers a refreshing take on traditional lo mein, making it perfect for warm days or busy weeknights. The Szechuan peppercorns provide a unique zing that elevates the dish, while the sesame oil and soy sauce create a savory base that coats each noodle perfectly. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, this dish is not only quick but also highly customizable—ideal for meal prep or entertaining guests. Whether served as a light main course or an enticing side, these chilled noodles are bound to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry lo mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed Szechuan peppercorns
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cucumber (optional), julienned
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions (about 4-5 minutes).
- Drain and rinse noodles under cold water until completely chilled.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, chili oil, and crushed Szechuan peppercorns.
- Toss chilled noodles with sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional cucumber and cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill further before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg