Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber Recipe

Name: Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles, cappellini, or pad thai- style rice noodles; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/4 cup peanut butter; 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, or 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon sriracha or other red chile sauce; 2 Persian cucumbers, 1 grated, 1 thinly sliced; 1 scallion, chopped; 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces Chinese egg noodles, cappellini, or pad thai- style rice noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, or 1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sriracha or other red chile sauce
2 Persian cucumbers, 1 grated, 1 thinly sliced
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
2
Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, until well chilled. Drain again, return to the bowl, toss with the peanut oil, and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sriracha. Fold in the grated cucumber, half the scallion, and half the peanuts. Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl, twirling the pasta into a nest shape. Top with the sliced cucumber, cilantro, and the remaining scallion and peanuts.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles, cappellini, or pad thai- style rice noodles, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber 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 Sesame Noodles With Cucumber

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