Neon Noodle Cloud Fusion (Printable)
Colorful noodles in a fluffy, creamy fusion sauce offer playful flavor. Great for family gatherings or festive meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10.5 oz dried wheat noodles or ramen noodles
02 - Gel food coloring, assorted colors: pink, blue, yellow, green
→ Cloud Sauce
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
04 - 4.25 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or vegan butter
06 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
07 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens, optional
# Method:
01 - Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Divide boiling water among separate heatproof bowls, one for each color desired.
02 - Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each bowl, stirring thoroughly to achieve vivid shades.
03 - Separate noodles into equal portions and cook each batch in the colored boiling water for 2–3 minutes less than the package instructions. Rinse promptly under cold water to halt cooking; set aside.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and stir until the mixture becomes smooth.
05 - Whisk in milk, parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Continue stirring over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
06 - Gently fold the colored noodles into the finished sauce, maintaining color separation for a cloud effect, or swirling together for a marbled presentation.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and edible flowers or microgreens if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Features visually stunning, colorful noodles that delight both kids and adults
- Can easily be made vegetarian or vegan to suit dietary needs
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- For vegan version, use plant-based milk, vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and nutritional yeast
- Ensure food coloring is gel-based and suitable for cooking
03 -
- Use a piping bag to swirl colored sauce for extra fun
- Pair with sparkling lemonade or crisp white wine for a festive meal