Cold Sesame Noodles
Silky chilled noodles coated in a rich sesame sauce with fresh vegetables and a nutty, savory finish. Perfect as a light summer meal or side dish.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mince garlic and ginger, and julienne cucumber and carrots into thin matchsticks.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, honey, and chili oil until smooth. Add warm water a little at a time to reach a pourable consistency.
Step 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Step 4
Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled, stirring gently to separate.
Step 5
Transfer cooled noodles to a serving bowl. Pour sesame sauce over noodles and toss until evenly coated.
Step 6
Top with julienned cucumber, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- serving bowl
- tongs or pasta fork
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