---
title: "Mala (Numbing & Spicy) Low Fat Buckwheat Noodles (麻辣减脂荞麦面)"
description: "The Mala broth combines hot pot base with peanut butter and whole milk for a rich, smooth texture with a distinct numbing and spicy flavor. Paired with high-fiber buckwheat noodles and fresh vegetables, it is low calorie and filling, making it perfect for a low-fat diet."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/"
---

# Mala (Numbing & Spicy) Low Fat Buckwheat Noodles

**麻辣减脂荞麦面 · má là jiǎn zhī qiáo mài miàn**

> Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 790 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Staples](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/staple/) (主食)

The Mala broth combines hot pot base with peanut butter and whole milk for a rich, smooth texture with a distinct numbing and spicy flavor. Paired with high-fiber buckwheat noodles and fresh vegetables, it is low calorie and filling, making it perfect for a low-fat diet.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 100 g Semi-dried soba noodles (半干荞麦面) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommended: Shishanghui buckwheat noodles, one pack of 400g for about ¥4.9.
- 8 slices (about 150 g) Baby Chinese cabbage (娃娃菜) — per serving
  - Tip: Wash and set aside.
- 6 slices (about 80 g) Lettuce (生菜) — per serving
  - Tip: Wash and set aside.
- 25 g Hot pot soup base (火锅底料) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommended: Xiaolongkan traditional clear-oil hot pot base.
- 15 g Peanuts (paste) (花生酱) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommended: Yingge peanut butter.
- 150 ml Whole milk (全脂牛奶) — per serving
  - Tip: One of the three flavor pillars — must add.
- 6 ml Light soy sauce (生抽) — per serving
- 10 ml Chili oil (辣椒油) — per serving
- 10 ml Sichuan peppercorn oil (花椒油) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommended: Wufeng Lihong Sichuan peppercorn oil.
- 500 ml Water (水) — per serving

### Optional

- 20 ml Vinegar (醋)
  - Tip: If you can't handle sour flavors, you can skip it.

## Tools

Vegetable washing basin, Small pot (18 cm)

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Wash the Baby Chinese cabbage and lettuce, then set aside.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Drain the vegetables well before using.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/step_1.jpg)
2. **Boil the Noodles and Vegetables** — Pour 500ml water into the pot, turn the heat to high, add the buckwheat noodles and Baby Chinese cabbage, and wait for the water to boil.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Be sure to choose semi-dry buckwheat noodles for the best texture.
   ![Step 2: Boil the Noodles and Vegetables](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/step_2.jpg)
3. **Season and Simmer** — Once boiling, reduce to low heat. Add the hot pot base, peanut butter, whole milk, light soy sauce, and chili oil. After the water returns to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Hot pot base, peanut butter, and whole milk are the three flavor pillars — don't skip them.
   ![Step 3: Season and Simmer](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/step_3.jpg)
4. **Add the Leafy Greens** — Add the lettuce and cook for another 2 minutes.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Don't overcook the lettuce — keep it crisp.
   ![Step 4: Add the Leafy Greens](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/step_4.jpg)
5. **Final Seasoning** — Add vinegar and Sichuan peppercorn oil, turn off the heat, and serve directly from the small pot (18 cm).
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: If you can't handle sour flavors, you can skip the vinegar.
   ![Step 5: Final Seasoning](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- Be sure to choose semi-dry buckwheat noodles for the best texture.
- Feel free to add other ingredients, such as hot pot meatballs or egg dumplings.
- Hot pot base, peanut butter, and whole milk are the three flavor pillars — don't skip them.
- If you can't handle sour flavors, you can skip the vinegar.

## Overview image

![Mala (Numbing & Spicy) Low Fat Buckwheat Noodles — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/staple_ma-la-jian-zhi-qiao-mai-mian_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/staple/麻辣减脂荞麦面.md

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