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How to Make Spicy and Sour Fern Root Noodles: A Complete Guide

Spicy and sour fern root noodles, a beloved Chinese street food, delight with its chewy texture and bold flavors. Here’s a simple yet authentic recipe to recreate this dish at home.

Ingredients:

200g dried fern root noodles, 50g wood ear fungus (soaked), 50g bean sprouts, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 green onion (chopped), 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp sesame oil, and salt to taste.

Steps:

1. Prepare noodles: Boil dried fern root noodles in boiling water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.

2. Blanch vegetables: Quickly blanch wood ear fungus and bean sprouts in hot water for 30 seconds, then drain.

3. Make sauce: In a small bowl, mix chili oil, black vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and salt.

4. Combine: Toss the noodles, blanched vegetables, and green onion in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and mix thoroughly.

5. Serve: Garnish with extra chili oil or sesame oil if desired. Enjoy immediately!

Tips: For extra crunch, add crushed peanuts. Adjust spice and sourness to your preference by varying chili oil or vinegar. This refreshing dish is perfect as an appetizer or light meal!