Description
Suan La Fen is a classic hot and sour noodle soup featuring chewy sweet potato noodles, a flavorful tangy-spicy broth, and optional meat topping. Garnished with peanuts, cilantro, and pickled vegetables, it delivers a bold and satisfying taste of Sichuan cuisine.
Ingredients
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Meat Topping (Optional):
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- 4 oz (125 g) ground pork
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (use 2 teaspoons if not using Sui Mi Ya Cai)
- 2 teaspoons Sui Mi Ya Cai (Optional)
Broth:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons homemade chili oil
- 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns (Optional)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Noodles:
- 7 oz (200 g) fresh sweet potato noodles (or 4 oz/120 g dried sweet potato noodles)
Other Toppings:
- Roasted peanuts
- Chopped cilantro or green onions
- Pickled mustard tube or other Chinese pickles (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, and Sui Mi Ya Cai (if using). Cook for another 1–2 minutes and set aside.
- Prepare the broth by combining green onions, garlic, chili oil, Chinkiang vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, ground Sichuan peppercorns (if using), and chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Cook the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the soup by placing noodles in bowls, pouring hot broth over them, and adding cooked pork on top if using.
- Garnish with roasted peanuts, chopped cilantro or green onions, and optional pickled mustard tube or other Chinese pickles.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Sui Mi Ya Cai adds authentic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Adjust chili oil and vinegar to taste for desired heat and tanginess.
- Sweet potato noodles can be substituted with other gluten-free noodles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg