Suan La Fen
Chinese Chinese - Sichuan and Regional

Suan La Fen

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 200g sweet potato glass noodles
  • • 2 tbsp Sichuan chili oil with sediment
  • • 2 tbsp chinkiang vinegar
  • • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
  • • 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 spring onion, finely chopped
  • • 500ml chicken stock
  • • 1 handful leafy greens (bok choy or pea shoots)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the sweet potato noodles in hot water until pliable, then drain.

2
Phase 2

Bring the chicken stock to a boil and season with 1 tbsp chili oil and 1 tbsp vinegar.

3
Phase 3

Simmer the soaked noodles in the broth with the greens for 2-3 minutes until tender.

4
Phase 4

Ladle the noodles and broth into a bowl with the remaining chili oil and vinegar, plus the minced garlic.

5
Phase 5

Dust with ground Sichuan peppercorns, sprinkle with peanuts and spring onion, and serve hot.