Name: Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 8 oz. dried wheat noodles -; 3 tbsp. Chinese sesame paste -; 2 tbsp. peanut butter -; 3 tbsp. reserved noodle water -; 1 clove garlic, grated -; 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger -; 1 tbsp. honey, brown sugar, or granulated sugar -; 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce -; 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar -; 2 tsp. Chinese black vinegar -; 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil -; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. MSG (optional) -; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (optional) -; 1/8 tsp. five spice powder (optional) -; 1/8 tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorns -; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg -; Thinly slivered cucumbers -; Crushed roasted peanuts -; Toasted sesame seeds -; Chili oil -; Thinly sliced green onions -

Recipe information

Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Sesame Noodles

1. 8 oz. dried wheat noodles -

2. 3 tbsp. Chinese sesame paste -

3. 2 tbsp. peanut butter -

4. 3 tbsp. reserved noodle water -

5. 1 clove garlic, grated -

6. 1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger -

7. 1 tbsp. honey, brown sugar, or granulated sugar -

8. 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce -

9. 1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar -

10. 2 tsp. Chinese black vinegar -

11. 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil -

12. 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

13. 1/4 tsp. MSG (optional) -

14. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (optional) -

15. 1/8 tsp. five spice powder (optional) -

16. 1/8 tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorns -

17. Pinch freshly grated nutmeg -

18. Thinly slivered cucumbers -

19. Crushed roasted peanuts -

20. Toasted sesame seeds -

21. Chili oil -

22. Thinly sliced green onions -

How to cook deliciously - Sesame Noodles

1. Stage

In a medium pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 3 minutes. Reserve at least ¼ cup cooking water, then drain and briefly rinse noodles in cold water.

2. Stage

In a medium bowl, combine sesame paste and peanut butter. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons cooking water until smooth.

3. Stage

Add all remaining sauce ingredients and whisk until well combined and mixture is silky.

4. Stage

Place cooked noodles on a plate, then top with cucumbers. Drizzle prepared sauce all over on top. Before serving, garnish with chili oil, sesame, peanuts, and green onions.