Bhutanese Buckwheat Cold Noodle | Bhutanese Recipe

buckwheat noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: regular wheat noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories, while wheat noodles are more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt and vinegar can mimic the flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola oil is more affordable.

chili paste

🥗Healthier: fresh chilies

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Fresh chilies provide a natural heat, while hot sauce is often cheaper and available.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add buckwheat noodles and cook until tender.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to cool.

In a bowl, mix vegetable oil and minced garlic.

Add cooled noodles to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.

Chop scallions and cilantro, then add to the noodles.

In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix well.

Add chili powder for spice.

Julienne cucumber and carrots for garnish.

Serve noodles chilled, topped with cucumber and carrots.

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