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Chilled Ramen With Soy Milk and Chili Oil

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A bowl of chilled ramen with soy milk and chili oil garnished with radishes cucumbers and fried shallots.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

The homemade Sichuan chili paste and chili oil yield more than you need for this cold ramen recipe, but they will keep for weeks and make for great all-purpose condiments. Or you can just make this dish over and over.

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