Cold Sesame Noodles (VIDEO)
These cold sesame noodles are spicy, delicious and so refreshing! They're a perfect comfort meal any time and come together in about 10 minutes!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Sesame Sauce
- 1/4 cup chinese sesame paste
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chinese black vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 3 cloves garlic grated
Noodles + Garnishes
- 8 oz dried noodles
- 1/2 cup reserved noodle cooking water
- 2 scallions chopped
- cucumber thinly sliced
- chili oil try my homemade chili oil recipe!
- crushed peanuts
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, mix together sesame paste, light soy sauce, chinese black vinegar, sugar, chili oil, water and grated garlic. Mix until combined and the sauce is smooth.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, reserving about 1/2 cup of noodle cooking water. If you want to enjoy this dish hot, transfer them directly to the sauce. If eating the dish cold, rinse under cold water and drain well and pat dry with a towel.
- Add the noodles to a bowl and add the sauce and mix to combine. Once the noodles are mixed with the sauce, use the reserved noodle cooking water to loosen the sauce as needed to properly coat the noodles. Garnish with scallions, sliced cucumber, chili oil, and crushed peanuts!
Video
Notes
What Kind of Noodles? I included a photo of the exact brand of noodles that I like to use for Cold Sesame Noodles! The brand is called “Wu-Mu” and I got these from my local Chinese grocery (99 Ranch). They are a thin noodle made from wheat, which I find is perfect for soaking up the delicious Cold Sesame sauce. You can also use wavy noodles if you'd like!
If you cannot find this exact noodle, you can substitute with another long thin noodle of your choice. The star of the dish is the delicious sauce!
Rinse Your Cooked Noodles in COLD Water: It's important to rinse your cooked noodles in cold water immediately, as this will 1. remove any excess starch (which you don't want in your sauce) and 2. stop any residual heat from cooking the noodles further.
Pat Your Noodles DRY: Patting your noodles dry after rinsing in cold water will ensure that you will not dilute your delicious Cold Sesame sauce.
Reserve Noodle Cooking Water: You will need 1/4 cup noodle cooking water to combine with your Cold Sesame sauce. If your sauce is too thick, you can use the noodle cooking water to loosen it.
Optional Garnishes: I like to garnish Cold Sesame Noodles with, chopped scallions, crushed peanuts and a drizzle of homemade chili oil
Storage Tips - Cold Sesame Noodles taste best fresh - I do not recommend making them ahead of time. The noodles will continue to absorb the sauce as it sits and become soft and stick together. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through. Store any leftover sauce separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
