Sichuan Cool Noodles 四川 凉粉

Geylang in Singapore is becoming a mini China. Not only are there many Chinese nationalities living and working in this area, a great number of Chinese eateries are sprouting up. I'm delighted to discover some authentic Chinese dishes that I love when I was in China.

While bringing oceanskies on a walking tour of Geylang, we came across this Cool Noodle which is a popular dish in Sichuan but you can find it in every major city in China. It is one of my favourites and it's easy to make at home.

The original Sichuan Cool Noodles

Cool Noodles (S$3) I had in Geylang,Singapore

the ingredients for various types of northern- style Chinese noodles

This hawker from China sells a variety of northern-style Chinese noodles. Cool Noodles are eaten on hot months. It's similar to a salad, a mixture of savoury, sour and spicy tastes. It's not cold, but tastes better when chilled.

You can see the Chinese, either standing or stooping by the roadsides, slurping down the noodles on a hot Summer day.

adding seasonings to the cool noodles

Add chopped spring onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, vinegar, chilli oil and sesame oil to the noodles, mix well.

The people of Sichuan love spicy food. They are famous for their Spicy Hot Pots which can numb your taste buds and make your lips swell like sausages!!