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Best Easy Guizhou Sour Rice Noodles Recipe

Name: Best Easy Guizhou Sour Rice Noodles Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 350 g
Ingredients: rice noodles 12 oz; tomatoes 2 cups; pickled mustard greens 1 cup; bean sprouts 1 cup; fried peanuts 0.5 cup; scallions 0.25 cup; chili oil 2 tbsp; soy sauce 2 tbsp; rice vinegar 2 tbsp; salt 0.5 tsp; white pepper 0.25 tsp

Tangy fermented tomato broth bathes slippery rice noodles with pickled vegetables and crispy toppings in this Guizhou street staple. This fresh, unique noodle dish is low calorie and offers an unforgettable sour flavor profile.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 291 kcal

#low calorie #vegetarian #diabetic friendly #mediterranean

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

rice noodles 12 oz
tomatoes 2 cups
pickled mustard greens 1 cup
bean sprouts 1 cup
fried peanuts 0.5 cup
scallions 0.25 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

chili oil 2 tbsp
soy sauce 2 tbsp
rice vinegar 2 tbsp
salt 0.5 tsp
white pepper 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 50 g 69%

Protein 7 g 10%

Fat 6 g 21%

Serving size 350g

Cooking steps

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1. Simmer tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat with 4 cups water, mashing and stirring occasionally, until the broth becomes slightly thick and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
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2. Stir in pickled mustard greens, soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and white pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook another 10 minutes for the broth to develop its tangy depth.
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3. Meanwhile, cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to preserve their slippery texture.
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4. Blanch bean sprouts briefly in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to a bowl. Prepare fried peanuts and finely slice scallions for garnish.
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5. Assemble bowls: ladle hot tomato-pickle broth over noodles. Top with bean sprouts, fried peanuts, scallions, and drizzle chili oil to finish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?

Rice noodles are the central ingredient, delivering the dish’s signature slippery texture, while fermented tomatoes and pickled mustard greens drive the unique tangy flavor. These components, together with chili oil, create the distinctive identity for Guizhou Sour Rice Noodles.

Q. How do you achieve the perfect sour broth flavor?

The tangy tomato broth is built by simmering tomatoes with pickled mustard greens, then seasoning with rice vinegar and soy sauce. Timing is crucial—letting everything simmer gently for about 20 minutes ensures the sourness balances with savory depth without overwhelming the palate.

Q. How can I keep the noodles from getting mushy or sticky?

To prevent overcooked or sticky noodles, cook them just until tender, drain, and rinse with cold water immediately. This step slows down residual cooking and keeps the noodles slippery for a pleasant mouthfeel.

Q. How many calories and what is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?

Each serving contains 291 kcal, with 50g carbohydrates (69%), 7g protein (10%), and 6g fat (21%). The protein-to-carb ratio is about 1:7, making this dish low in fat and calories yet satisfying thanks to its balanced flavors and textures.

Best Easy Guizhou Sour Rice Noodles Recipe

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