Cold Chinese Noodles With Spicy Sesame Sauce

Name: Cold Chinese Noodles With Spicy Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 cloves garlic - mashed; 3 thin slices fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon Chinese hot pepper oil; 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 Cup vegetable oil; 4 Cup cooked and drained Chinese noodles (or angel hair pasta); 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into long julienne strips

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic - mashed
3 thin slices fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Chinese hot pepper oil
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
4 Cup cooked and drained Chinese noodles (or angel hair pasta)
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into long julienne strips

1
The Sesame Paste:
2
Pour half of the sesame seeds into a large non-stick skillet. Toast over med-high heat, shaking and tossing the seeds constantly until they are a golden brown color. (Do not over-brown or they will be bitter.) Pour the toasted seeds out onto a paper plate or a piece of parchment paper. Toast remaining seeds the same way. Pour the seeds into a food processor (a mini-processor works best). Process seeds until finely ground. Remove and stir in the sesame oil to make a paste the consistency of stiff peanut butter.
3
The Sauce:
4
Process the sesame paste in a blender along with the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, Chinese hot pepper oil, red pepper flakes, and salt. Blend until well-mixed and ginger is finely chopped. With blender running, slowly pour in the oil.
5
The Noodles:
6
Toss the noodles with cucumber strips and sauce. Refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with additional toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes just before serving.
7
Serve chilled or at room temp.

1285

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Cold Chinese Noodles With Spicy Sesame Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!