Cold noodles are dishes typically made out of noodles, soy sauce, cucumber, and various other ingredients. They are commonly served at room temperature with a dipping sauce on the side.[1] The methods and ingredients used to make cold noodles vary from country to country.

China

Sichuan cold noodles

Sichuan cold noodles

Sichuan cold noodles is a dish originating in Sichuan, China. The dish is unique in that baking soda is added to the noodles.[2] The dish also includes Sichuan seasonings like paprika and chili oil.[2]

Guangyuan cold noodles

Guangyuan cold noodles, originating in Sichuan, China, are made from rice instead of flour.[3] Unlike other dishes, Guangyuan noodles can be served hot or cold.[3]

Shanghai cold noodles

Shanghai cold noodles, originating in Shanghai, China, consist of Shanghai-style noodles[4] that are steamed, and then cooked to make them chewier.[4] Peanut butter and other seasonings are added to this dish, giving the noodles more flavor.[4][5]

Zhajiangmian

Zhajiangmian

Zhajiangmian is a traditional Chinese dish originating in Northeast China.[6] The dish became popular during the late Qing Dynasty.[6] The dish quickly spread around the world and many variations of these cold noodles began to appear. The most well-known and traditional variation is the Beijing zhajiangmian.[6] Other well-known variants include jajangmyeon, which is made from Korean black bean sauce.[7]

Korea

Naengmyeon

Naegmyeon

Naengmyeon is a cold noodle dish that is usually served in stainless steel bowls. The choice of flours and toppings for making the noodles varies with personal preference. Usually, naengmyeon is made with buckwheat flour and includes toppings like cucumbers and beef.

Jaengban-guksu

Kong-guksu

Jaengban-guksu is a traditional cold noodle salad that is often served as a companion to Korean barbecue.[8] This dish is made out of noodles, different toppings, and a spicy sauce.[8] People alter the types of noodles and toppings of this dish based on their preference.

Kong-guksu

Bibim-guksu

Kong-guksu is a seasonal dish that is traditionally served in summer.[9] The noodles are served in a cold broth made of soy milk; ice is sometimes added.[9]

Bibim-guksu

Bibim-guksu is a dish similar to the kong-guksu in that it is traditionally served in the summer and consists of noodles mixed with a cold sauce and various toppings.[10] The choice of ingredients varies widely based on personal preference. "Sour and spicy sauce" is the signature component.[10]

Japan

Soba noodles

Mori soba

Soba is a traditional Japanese dish that can be served either cold or hot. Cold soba noodles are served with dipping sauce on the side, while hot versions of soba noodles are served with a soup base.[11] Well-known soba cold noodles include mori soba, zaru soba, tensoba, and tororo soba.[11]

Sōmen noodles

Nagashi sōmen

Sōmen are long, thin noodles that are associated with Japanese traditional ceremonies. Sōmen are usually served in the form of nagashi sōmen, where sōmen in cold water flows down a bamboo flume.[12]

Thailand

Khanom

Khanom chin namya

Khanom chin is a traditional Thai noodle that has numerous variants. The noodles are made of rice but are sometimes replaced by white noodles[clarification needed] as the noodles are difficult to make.[13] Popular versions include khanom chin mamya-tai, khanom chin nam ngiao, and khanom chin namprik.[13]

References

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  3. ^ a b sina_mobile (2019-01-24). "吃过都说好的广元凉面究竟是怎么做的 来看看你就知道了". k.sina.cn. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
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  6. ^ a b c "老北京炸酱面 - Walk China" (in Chinese (China)). 2020-05-07. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
  7. ^ "Culture and history intersect with Korean ja jang myun". Daily Trojan. 2011-10-16. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  8. ^ a b "Jaengban guksu | Traditional Noodle Dish From South Korea | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  9. ^ a b "Kongguksu | Traditional Noodle Dish From South Korea | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  10. ^ a b "Bibim guksu | Traditional Noodle Dish From South Korea | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  11. ^ a b "Soba Noodles". www.japan-guide.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  12. ^ Itoh, Makiko (2015-06-19). "A short history of Japan's long noodles". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2022-04-25.
  13. ^ a b BangkokFoodies (2020-06-25). "Khanom Chin, a Famous Thai Dish Comes with Varieties and Myth". Bangkok food guide | Bangkok Foodies. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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