Cold Sesame Noodles
Noodles covered in a rich toasted sesame sauce that's savory, tangy, and spicy with a touch of sweetness.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp chili oil (or to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey (you can substitute with maple syrup if you are vegan)
- 1 tbso sesame seeds
- 1/2 package linguine
- 1/2 english cucumber
- scallions (for garnish)
- cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chili oil, and honey until smooth and well emulsified.
- Cook the noodles: Boil linguine according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and cool the noodles completely.
- Prep the toppings: Finely chop the cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix the chilled noodles with the sauce, chopped cucumber, scallions, and cilantro.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and let marinate in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
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Notes
(1) For the best texture, rinse your noodles thoroughly in cold water.
(2) Marinate for at least an hour before serving—overnight is even better.
(3) Adjust chili oil to your heat preference.
(4) Maple syrup is a great swap for honey if you're vegan.
(5) Works with soba, ramen, or rice noodles too!
Nutrition
Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 2021mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg
