Laphing
Veg
Vegan
A popular street food in Sikkim, laphing features cold mung bean noodles served with a spicy, tangy sauce, perfect for a refreshing snack.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Flour |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Soy sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Chili oil |
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1 teaspoon | Vinegar |
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1 teaspoon | Sesame oil |
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1 teaspoon | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Sichuan Peppercorn |
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1 small | Cucumber , julienned |
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1 pinch | Salt |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with water until smooth to make a batter.
- 2 Pour the batter into a shallow dish and steam for about 5-7 minutes until set.
- 3 Once cooled, cut the steamed batter into thin strips.
- 4 In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sichuan peppercorns to make the sauce.
- 5 Toss the laphing strips with the sauce until well coated.
- 6 Add the julienned cucumber and a pinch of salt, and mix well.
- 7 Serve the laphing chilled or at room temperature.
Tips
For an authentic touch, adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili oil and sichuan peppercorns.