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Cold Sesame Noodles

Delicious Cold Sesame Noodles for Refreshing Summer Meals

Cold Sesame Noodles are a refreshing summer dish featuring chewy noodles and rich sesame-peanut sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 small piece Ginger Minced
  • 3 stalks Scallions White parts only
  • 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese Sesame Paste
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Hot Water To thin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Asian Chili-Garlic Paste
For the Noodles and Garnish
  • 8 ounces Dried Thin Chinese Wheat Noodles
  • 1 small Cucumber Optional, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the sauce by combining minced garlic, ginger, and scallions with peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot water. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Cook the noodles in boiling water for 2-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Combine the cold noodles with the sauce and toss well. Add cucumber if desired.
  4. Serve garnished with scallion greens, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse noodles under cold water to prevent mushiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze without the sauce for up to 2 months.

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