Cold Sesame Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
673 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Cold Sesame Noodles
Description
Cold Sesame Noodles are prepared by cooking noodles until al dente, rinsing them with cold water to stop cooking, and draining well. The sauce melds peanut butter with sesame and canola oils, garlic, soy sauce, Chinese sesame paste, fresh orange juice, and rice vinegar, followed by the addition of noodle cooking water to reach an easily coatable texture. This creates a rich and tangy dressing with a mild garlic pungency and nutty undertones.
Fresh vegetables including julienned scallions, shredded carrot, cucumber slices, cilantro, blanched bean sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts provide contrasting textures—crispness and crunch—complementing the smooth, saucy noodles. The sauce clings to each strand, offering savory and slightly tangy notes.
This dish works well as a light lunch or side, and can be served immediately for an easy, cool meal. The option to add chili sauce, extra rice vinegar, or soy sauce allows customization of spice and salt levels. The brief blanching of bean sprouts maintains their crispness and freshness.
Ingredients
FOR THE NOODLES:
- 8 oz. noodles (250g)
- 1 scallion (julienned)
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- ½ cup cucumber
- ½ cup bean sprout
- cilantro
- sesame seeds toasted
- peanuts crushed, handful
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 orange juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons water reserved cooking water from 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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