Cold Sesame Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
987 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Cold Sesame Noodles
Description
Cold Sesame Noodles start by steaming fresh noodles until just tender, then cooling them quickly with a splash of oil to prevent clumping. The sesame paste sauce is carefully adjusted with cold water, light soy sauce, salt, black vinegar, and sesame oil to attain a balanced creamy yet runny texture suitable for coating noodles thoroughly.
For serving, the noodles are individually mixed with extra sesame paste and light soy sauce, then garnished with freshly ground Sichuan peppercorn for a subtle numbing heat, chopped pickled vegetables like Zha-cai, and sometimes toasted peanuts, providing varying textures and enhanced flavor depth. A drizzle of chili oil adds a gentle spiciness without overpowering the dish.
This dish works well cold or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish, especially appealing during warmer weather. Since seasoning is best combined just before serving, the noodles maintain their optimal texture and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh noodles for 3 servings
Sesame sauce
- 3 tbsp. sesame paste
- 5 tbsp. water cold
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tbsp. black vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
For each serving
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 4 tbsp. sesame paste texture
- Sichuan peppercorn freshly ground
- 1 tbsp Zha-cai for the crispy taste, chopped or crushed peanuts
- 1/2 tbsp Chili oil homemade, for drizzling
Instructions
- Tune the sesame paste texture: slightly add light soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and cold water in sesame paste. Stir to combine well. The sesame paste should be running but not thin.
Cook the noodles
- Set up a steamer with enough water and bring to a boiling.
- Spread noodles on a steamer and then steam for 4-5 minutes. Then add a small pinch of salt in the water and then transfer the noodles in the water. Heat until the water boils again.
- Transfer out and add ½ tablespoon of oil immediately (This will help to avoid the noodles being sticky with each other). Stir to mix well. Use chopsticks to stir the noodles up repeatedly to help the noodles cool down quickly. In hot days, you can even resort to an electric fan.
Assemble the noodles by each serving (we can make 3 this time)
- Mix with all the other serving ingredients. Garnish some chopped scallion, coriander, Zha cai, chili oil, freshly ground Sichuan peppercorn and toasted peanuts.
Notes
- Prepare the noodles in one batch but mix with seasonings just before serving to preserve texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 987 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 987kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 115g | 38% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 4592mg | 191% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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