Hot and sour noodles After the instant noodles were invented in Japan, the same method was introduced for hot and sour noodles in Sichuan. One example is Baijia Instant Noodles. Its unique flavor combines the sourness from Chinese rice vinegar with the spiciness from chili pepper oil. The grounded toasted peanuts and soybeans on top of noodles gave the special texture of crispness. Besides rice vinegar, chili oil and peanuts/soybeans, other ingredients include sugar, salt, soy sauce, scallion pieces, and smashed garlic. The preparation for hot and sour noodles is relatively easy and quick if you have all the right ingredients handy. For these
Guizhou cuisine ginger, green scallion, sesame oil or soy sauce, according to personal preference. One unique ingredient used in Guizhou dipping sauce is Houttuynia (), which is loved by local people but not commonly accepted by other Chinese with its distinct taste. Various types of spiciness in Guizhou cuisine come from the art of using chili peppers in different ways by locals. ' () is created by heat-drying crushed chili pepper. ' () refers to both the uncooked mashed chili pepper paste and the chili sauce by simmering the paste in oil. ' () is made by preserving minced chili pepper with