Jar Pickled Cabbage
Sour Soup Noodles
A satisfying, tangy midnight noodle soup featuring crunchy pickled radish, vibrant red chili peppers, a savory oyster sauce broth, and a crispy fried egg.
Late-night cooking for loved ones often stems from sudden cravings and playful regrets. This comforting bowl combines a sharp, appetizing sour and spicy broth with hearty noodles, topped with a rich fried egg and fresh cilantro to chase away the midnight hunger.
Ingredients
- 200 g noodles
- 50 g pickled radish
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 400 ml broth
- 1 egg
- to taste fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1Prepare Pickled Radish and Chili
Hold a bowl containing finely diced pickled radish and vibrant chopped red chili peppers directly over a hot wok, ready to combine the core sour and spicy elements for the soup base.
Tip: Ensure the pickled radish is well-drained to prevent splattering when it hits the oil. - 2Add Pickles and Oyster Sauce
Tip the pickled radish and chopped chili peppers directly into the wok, then squeeze a dash of savory oyster sauce from a bottle straight onto the ingredients to build a rich flavor foundation.
Tip: Adding oyster sauce at this stage helps coat the pickles and builds a savory depth before the broth goes in. - 3Season the Mixture
Sprinkle chicken bouillon powder and white pepper into the wok over the seasoned pickle mixture, then stir everything together to evenly distribute the flavors.
Tip: White pepper provides a distinct, sharp warmth that complements the sour and spicy profile of this late-night snack. - 4Pour in Broth and Simmer
Pour liquid broth from a pitcher into the wok over the sautéed pickled ingredients, and let the mixture come to a healthy simmer to create the soup base.
Tip: Bring the broth to a rolling simmer so the sour pickle flavors infuse completely into the liquid. - 5Combine Soup Base with Noodles
Take a generous ladleful of the freshly prepared sour and spicy pickled chili soup base from the wok and pour it directly over a pot of cooked noodles.
Tip: Pouring the hot soup base over the noodles ensures the flavors coat every strand evenly. - 6Top with Extra Pickled Radish
Finish the noodle dish by adding extra crunchy pickled radish strips directly on top of the noodles and broth in the pot for added texture and tanginess.
Tip: Adding a final garnish of fresh pickles right before serving keeps the crunch intact. - 7Add Fried Egg to Noodles
Carefully slide a freshly fried egg using a spatula directly on top of the simmering noodles and pickled cabbage broth. This adds richness to the soup and absorbs the savory flavors of the broth.
Tip: Fry the egg until the edges are crispy while keeping the yolk slightly soft so it enriches the broth when broken. - 8Garnish with Cilantro
Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro directly over the top of the noodles and fried egg in the pot just before serving. The cilantro provides a fresh herbal aroma that balances the sour and spicy notes of the soup.
Tip: Add the cilantro right at the end of cooking off the heat so it retains its vibrant green color and fresh flavor.
