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
Dak-bokkeum-tang Dak-bokkeum-tang Dak-bokkeum-tang (), Dak-dori-tang () or braised spicy chicken is a traditional Korean dish made by boiling chunks of chicken with vegetables and spices. The ingredients are sometimes stir-fried before being boiled. It is a "jjim" or "jorim"-like dish, and the recipe varies across the Korean peninsula. Common ingredients include potatoes, carrots, green and red chili peppers, dried red chili peppers, scallions, onions, garlic, ginger, "gochujang" (chili paste), "gochutgaru" (chili powder), soy sauce, and sesame oil. "Dak-bokkeum-tang" () is a compound of "dak" (; "chicken"), "bokkeum" (; "stir-fried dish"), and "tang" (; "soup"). The dish has often been called "dak-dori-tang"