Chilled Sesame Noodles

Chilled Sesame Noodles

A refreshing Chinese dish of tender noodles coated in a rich, nutty sesame sauce with crisp vegetables and a savory-spicy punch.

⏱ 20 minServes 4Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup sesame paste or tahini
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili oil or sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups cucumber, julienned
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon water or chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1Cook noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
  2. 2Whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic, and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, adding water if needed to reach pourable consistency.
  3. 3Add cooled noodles to the sauce and toss until well coated.
  4. 4Divide noodles among serving bowls and top with julienned cucumber, green onions, and crushed peanuts.
  5. 5Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving, or refrigerate up to 4 hours.

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