Vibrant noodles in a soft, creamy sauce with playful cloud appearance. Fun, festive, and easy to customize.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10.6 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 - 4.2 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
07 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Edible flowers or microgreens (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Divide boiling water among several heatproof bowls, depending on the number of colors desired.
02 - Add a small amount of food coloring gel to each bowl. Stir thoroughly to blend color evenly.
03 - Split noodles evenly into portions. Cook each portion separately in colored boiling water, reducing suggested cooking time by 2–3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese and stir until creamy and smooth.
05 - Whisk milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper into the pan. Cook while stirring, about 5 minutes, until thick and silky.
06 - Add cooked noodles to the creamy sauce, gently folding to coat while preserving the individual colors or swirling for a marbled effect.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional edible flowers or microgreens.
