Glass noodles with corn and ginger sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Glass noodles with corn and ginger sauce is a delicate dish of Chinese cuisine that combines the lightness of vermicelli, the sweet taste of corn, and the spicy warmth of ginger. This dish traces back to traditional Chinese recipes where fresh vegetables and aromatic sauces create a harmony of flavors. The tender strips of noodles absorb the aroma of the citrus-honey sauce with a slight spicy note, while sautéed corn and celery add textural richness. The combination of fresh spinach and juicy tomato gives the dish freshness and makes it a great option for a light lunch or dinner. Served warm alongside pickled cucumbers that highlight its complex flavor, this dish is perfect for enjoying on its own or as part of a Chinese feast.
1
Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a bowl. Add salt, a pinch of chili, and honey. Massage the cucumbers well to absorb the salt and release moisture. Let them marinate while the other ingredients are prepared.
- Cucumbers: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Chili powder: pinch
- Honey: 2 teaspoons
2
For the sauce, finely chop fresh ginger and mash it in a bowl with a pestle or crush it with your fingers. Add soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and salt. Like with cucumbers, let the sauce sit for a while.
- Ginger: 1 piece
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
3
Boil two portions of glass noodles, rinse with cold water, and drain in a colander.
- Glass (cellophane) noodles: 200 g
4
Cut the corn kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife. Chop the celery. Send to a heated pan with a spoon of melted butter, add salt, paprika flakes, and cook until the kernels are soft and golden. At the end, add finely chopped garlic to the pan.
- Fresh corn: 2 pieces
- Celeriac: 2 stems
- Butter: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Chili powder: pinch
- Garlic: 3 cloves
5
Cut the tomato and fresh spinach.
- Tomatoes: 1 piece
- Spinach: 50 g
6
At the very end, heat the cooked noodles in a pan. In a large salad bowl, mix the hot noodles with the other ingredients, not forgetting the prepared cucumbers and sauce. The noodles are ready!
- Glass (cellophane) noodles: 200 g
