武汉凉面 Wuhan Cold Noodles

夏日里的救赎，酸辣开胃，凉爽解腻。 Sour and spicy, the Wuhan cold noodles are a perfect refresher on a hot summer day. 

推荐理由 碱水面劲道爽滑，配以醇厚芝麻酱、香辣红油、蒜水、醋等调和，酸辣开胃，是征服炎夏的消暑利器。 

Highlights The chewy and smooth alkaline noodles, mixed with sesame paste, spicy chili oil, garlic juice and vinegar, whet your appetite with a distinct sour and spicy flavor. They are a must-have to beat the sizzling summer heat.

故事渊源 武汉夏季酷热难耐，凉面应运而生，成为夏季“过早”或午餐的主角。其灵魂在于各家秘制的芝麻酱，香浓醇厚，需以温水徐徐澥开。搭配的黄瓜丝、海带丝、豆芽等清爽配料，与浓香的酱汁形成绝妙平衡，一碗凉面是武汉人应对炎夏的饮食智慧。 

About the Dish The cold noodles have been dominating the residents’ breakfast or lunch tables during sweltering summer in Wuhan. The essence lies in the homemade sesame paste, diluted with tepid water until smooth and silky. Refreshing ingredients such as shredded cucumbers, shredded kelp and blanched bean sprouts help balance the richness of the sauce. Such is locals’simple yet ingenious way of coping with the summer heat. 

制作方法 碱水面煮熟，捞出扇凉，拌入熟油，芝麻酱用温水、盐、香醋、 生抽慢慢澥开成顺滑酱汁。面条垫底，放上黄瓜丝、焯熟的豆芽等， 浇上芝麻酱、蒜水、辣椒油、香醋，撒上萝卜丁或花生碎，食前拌匀。

Preparation Boil the alkaline noodles, drain and cool them down, then mix with a little heated oil. Dilute the sesame paste with warm water, salt, vinegar and light soy sauce until smooth. Place the noodles in a bowl, top with shredded cucumbers and blanched bean sprouts. Pour over the sesame paste, garlic juice, chili oil and vinegar, then sprinkle with diced radishes or crushed peanuts. Toss the mixture thoroughly before serving.