Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables Recipe

Name: Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 4 cups chopped fresh crunchy raw vegetables: snow peas, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions; 12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long pasta like linguine; 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1/2 cup tahini, peanut butter or a combination; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional); 1 tablespoon rice or white wine or other vinegar; Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Servings: persons

Salt
4 cups chopped fresh crunchy raw vegetables: snow peas, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions
12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long pasta like linguine
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini, peanut butter or a combination
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon rice or white wine or other vinegar
Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
2
Prepare the vegetables: trim, seed, peel as necessary and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Reserve in a container until ready to use.
4
Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but not mushy.
5
When theyre done, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil.
6
Store in one or more containers.
7
Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl.
8
Thin the sauce with hot water until its about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving; store as desired.
9
When youre ready to eat, toss a portion of the noodles and a portion of the vegetables; top with sauce and stir to coat.

669

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Protein

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 4 cups chopped fresh crunchy raw vegetables: snow peas, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions, 12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long pasta like linguine, 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables 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!

Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables

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Variations & substitutions

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