Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles Recipe

Name: Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons natural, unsweetened, salted peanut butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons rice wine or sake; 1 clove (small) garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini; 1 (small) shallot, minced; 5 tablespoons roasted peanut oil (see Note); 1 pound dried Chinese egg noodles; 1/2 (large) seedless cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into fine matchsticks; 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons natural, unsweetened, salted peanut butter
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
1 clove (small) garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
1 (small) shallot, minced
5 tablespoons roasted peanut oil (see Note)
1 pound dried Chinese egg noodles
1/2 (large) seedless cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into fine matchsticks
4 scallions, thinly sliced

1
In a blender, combine the ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, sugar, vinegar, rice wine, garlic, sesame paste, shallot and 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil and puree until smooth. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
2
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until chilled. Shake out the excess water and blot dry; transfer the noodles to a bowl and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Add the peanut-sesame sauce and toss well to coat. Garnish with the cucumber and scallions and drizzle with Ma La Oil, leaving the solid spices behind.
3
Roasted peanut oil, as opposed to neutral peanut oil, smells richly nutty. Boyajin's Fragrant Peanut Oil is available at specialty markets and from
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846

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 3 tablespoons natural, unsweetened, salted peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles 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.

Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles

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