Summer Solstice Cold Noodles

Summer Solstice Cold Noodles

Overview

On the day of the summer solstice, it is common to eat cold noodles in all parts of Shandong, commonly known as crossing the water. There is a proverb about winter solstice dumplings and summer solstice noodles. Today is the summer solstice, so let’s follow the customs and have a bowl of simple and refreshing cold noodles.

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Fresh noodles.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 1
  2. Boil the water in the pot and add the noodles. When the noodles float, they are cooked.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 2
  3. Drain the noodles into cold water and let cool.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 3
  4. Various seasonings are available.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 4
  5. Cut the cucumber into shreds.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 5
  6. Put the sesame paste in a bowl, add water, stir while adding, add a little at a time and stir evenly before adding the next time.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 6
  7. Just stir it into this fine state.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 7
  8. Add the minced garlic, light soy sauce, vinegar, and salt.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 8
  9. Add some purified water and stir evenly, until this level is enough, the sauce is ready.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 9
  10. Put the cold noodles on the plate.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 10
  11. Add cucumber shreds on top.

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 11
  12. Pour the sauce over it. . .

    Summer Solstice Cold Noodles step 12