When the temperature soars, few dishes are as satisfying as a cold bowl of glass noodles. They’re easy to prep, low in calories, and endlessly customizable. Whether it’s blazing sun or a surprise summer downpour, these tangy, umami-packed bowls are the ultimate warm-weather comfort food.
Here are three flavor-packed recipes that put a twist on your usual cold noodles—ranging from spicy shrimp to citrusy clams, and even a no-oil detox version.
Recipe 1: Spicy Citrus Glass Noodles with Shrimp and Chicken
This refreshing dish ditches vinegar in favor of fresh tomato, calamansi, and lime juice for a bold, citrusy kick. 
Ingredients:
- 50g Longkou vermicelli
- 6 black tiger shrimp
- ½ chicken breast (minced)
Sauce base:
- 3 Thai chilies, 4 bird’s eye chilies (sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 3 cilantro sprigs (cut)
- 4 tbsp light soy sauce, ½ tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp honey
- Juice of 5 calamansi and 1 lime
- 30ml water
Steps:
1、Soak vermicelli in warm water for 20 min, boil for 2 min, drain.
2、Pan-fry shrimp until fully cooked.
3、Mince and cook chicken until no longer pink.
Mix sauce ingredients in a large bowl, add vermicelli, shrimp, chicken—toss well and enjoy.
Recipe 2: Chilled Glass Noodles with Clams and Lemon
Zesty, briny, and super refreshing—this recipe stars juicy asari clams and a rich lemon-spiked dressing.
Ingredients:
- 50g Longkou vermicelli
- 250g cleaned clams (soaked with a splash of oil for better sand removal)
- Lemon slices, green chili, garlic, crushed peanuts, white sesame
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- Chili flakes, Sichuan pepper powder
- 1 tbsp scallions
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- Hot oil pour-over
- Juice of 1 lime and ½ lemon
Steps:
1、Boil vermicelli for 2 minutes, set aside.
2、Boil clams until they open.
3、Prepare sauce in a bowl, add vermicelli and clams, mix well.
Recipe 3: Oil-Free Broccoli & Shrimp Glass Noodle Bowl
Looking for a detox-friendly noodle bowl? This one’s high in protein and flavor, minus the oil.
Ingredients:
- 50g Longkou vermicelli
- 5 broccoli florets
- 3 shrimp (boiled and peeled)
- ½ lemon sliced
- 3 bird’s eye chilies, 2 garlic cloves (minced)
Soup Base:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/6 tbsp dark soy, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/6 tbsp salt
- 550ml purified water
Steps:
1、Soak vermicelli and cook for 2 minutes.
2、Add lemon, boiled broccoli, shrimp, chilies, and sesame into the soup base with noodles.
3、Serve chilled.
Final Thoughts: Slurp, Chill, Repeat
Glass noodles are the ultimate summer hero—whether you like them fiery, citrusy, or ultra-clean. These recipes aren’t just easy and low-calorie, they’re flavorful enough to become your new go-to dinners. So crank the AC, grab a bowl, and slurp your way through summer.
