Asian Cold Sesame Noodles (Nut Free)
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
547 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Asian Cold Sesame Noodles (Nut Free)
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These Asian Cold Sesame Noodles are absolutely perfect for warm days. This dish tastes nutty, without any nuts. It's easy to make, healthy, and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz dried noodles spaghetti or linguine work well
- 5 TB Asian toasted dark sesame oil found in Asian aisles of grocery stores
- ½ cup pure Tahini sesame paste
- 5 TB Regular soy sauce
- 3 TB granulated sugar
- 1 ½ TB seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 large cucumber peeled and sliced thin or julienned
- 1 large carrot peeled and sliced thin or julienned
- Optional: Cooked shredded chicken or cooked shrimp
- Garnishes: Thinly sliced green onions toasted sesame seeds, Sriracha on the side
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Instructions
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling, well-salted water until tender, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse thoroughly with very cold water until all noodles are cool. Drain well. Toss with 2 TB sesame oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil, Tahini, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger powder, and white pepper. Add 1/4 cup hot water to thin out the sauce; whisk until combined.
- Add cooked/cooled pasta, cucumbers, and carrots to the sauce. Toss well to combine. If using chicken or shrimp, add those and toss to combine. Garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1748IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1748IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
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