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Cold Sesame Noodles
These cold sesame noodles are quick and easy to make, especially if you store a batch of sauce in a jar in your refrigerator. Cold Sesame noodles sauce is convenient and a great meal to have anytime but it is especially good during the hot summer months!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 673 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
FOR THE NOODLES:
- 8 oz. noodles (250g)
- 1 scallion (julienned)
- ½ cup carrots (shredded)
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- cilantro
- toasted sesame seeds
- Handful of crushed peanuts
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons reserved cooking water from the noodles
Instructions
- Cook the noodles al dente and reserve some of the cooking liquid. Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain.
- Stir together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Julienne the scallion, carrot, and cucumber.
- Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 15 seconds and put into an ice bath and drain.
- In a bowl, pour the sauce over the noodles. Add the vegetables, chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately, along with extra toppings like chili sauce, rice vinegar, or soy sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
673kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1185mg
(49%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
5405IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
12.7mg
(14%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1185mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 5405IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.