Whimsical noodles in creamy cloud sauce. Colorful, vibrant, and fusion-inspired comfort for all ages.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10 oz dried wheat noodles or ramen noodles
02 - Food coloring gels (pink, blue, yellow, green; gel coloring preferred for vibrancy)
→ Cloud Sauce
03 - 3/4 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
04 - 4.25 oz cream cheese (or vegan alternative)
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
06 - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
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)
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil and divide into separate heatproof bowls corresponding to the desired number of noodle colors.
02 - Add a small amount of gel food coloring to each bowl and stir thoroughly until the shade is vibrant and evenly distributed.
03 - Divide noodles into equal portions. Cook each portion separately in the colored boiling water for 2–3 minutes less than the package instructions. Rinse noodles under cold running water to stop further cooking, then set aside.
04 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until foaming. Add cream cheese and stir continuously until smooth and homogeneous.
05 - Whisk in milk, parmesan, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Continue stirring until sauce thickens and achieves a creamy consistency, about 5 minutes.
06 - Gently fold cooked noodles into the sauce, taking care to preserve color separation for a cloud-like effect, or swirl together for a marbled appearance.
07 - Divide noodles among plates. Top each portion with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and edible flowers or microgreens if using. Serve immediately.
