Mala (Numbing & Spicy) Low Fat Buckwheat Noodles

Method5 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材预处理

   Wash the Baby Chinese cabbage and lettuce, then set aside.

   将娃娃菜、生菜洗好，备用。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Drain the vegetables well before using.蔬菜建议沥干水分
   
2. 2

   Boil the Noodles and Vegetables

   初煮面菜

   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.

   锅内倒入 500ml 水，开大火，将荞麦面和娃娃菜放进去，等待水沸腾。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Be sure to choose semi-dry buckwheat noodles for the best texture.一定要选半干荞麦面，口感最好
   
3. 3

   Season and Simmer

   调味与焖煮

   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.

   水沸腾后，转小火，加入火锅底料、花生酱、牛奶、生抽、辣椒油，水开后煮 5 分钟。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Hot pot base, peanut butter, and whole milk are the three flavor pillars — don't skip them.火锅底料、花生酱、牛奶是口味三大巨头，一定要加
   
4. 4

   Add the Leafy Greens

   加入绿叶菜

   Add the lettuce and cook for another 2 minutes.

   加入生菜，再煮 2 分钟。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Don't overcook the lettuce — keep it crisp.生菜不宜久煮，保持爽脆感
   
5. 5

   Final Seasoning

   最后调味

   Add vinegar and Sichuan peppercorn oil, turn off the heat, and serve directly from the small pot (18 cm).

   加入醋、花椒油，关火，直接端着小锅开吃。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 If you can't handle sour flavors, you can skip the vinegar.如果不能吃酸，可以不加醋