Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers Recipe

Name: Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons tahini (a runny variety if possible, available in Middle Eastern markets); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste); Pinch of cayenne (optional); 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger juice (see below); Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth or water (more to taste); 3/4 pound udon or soba noodles; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 yellow or red pepper, cut in thin 2-inch strips; 1 Persian cucumber or 1/3 European cucumber, cut in 2-inch julienne; 1 medium-size ripe tomato, diced; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions; 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons tahini (a runny variety if possible, available in Middle Eastern markets)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste)
Pinch of cayenne (optional)
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger juice (see below)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth or water (more to taste)
3/4 pound udon or soba noodles
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 yellow or red pepper, cut in thin 2-inch strips
1 Persian cucumber or 1/3 European cucumber, cut in 2-inch julienne
1 medium-size ripe tomato, diced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped chives or scallions
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

1
For ginger juice, grate a 1-inch piece of ginger.
2
Wrap in a piece of cheesecloth, twist both ends of the cheesecloth and, holding the package over a bowl, wring out so that the juice is squeezed through the cheesecloth into the bowl.
3
In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
4
Taste and adjust seasoning.
5
You can make it spicier if desired.
6
Cook the noodles.
7
I like to cook wheat udon and soba the Japanese way.
8
Bring 3 or 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
9
Add the noodles gradually, so that the water remains at a boil, and stir once with a long-handled spoon or pasta fork so that they dont stick together.
10
Wait for the water to come back up to a rolling boil it will bubble up, so dont fill the pot all the way and add 1 cup of cold water.
11
Allow the water to come back to a rolling boil, and add another cup of cold water.
12
Allow the water to come to a boil one more time, and add a third cup of water.
13
When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through.
14
Drain and toss with1 tablespoon sesame oil.
15
Combine the noodles, pepper, cucumber, tomato, cilantro, chives or scallions and black sesame seeds in a large bowl.
16
Toss with the dressing and serve.
17
The salad can also be refrigerated for a few hours before serving.
18
In this case add half the cilantro now and the rest just before serving.

471

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons tahini (a runny variety if possible, available in Middle Eastern markets), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar, 1 to 2 teaspoons hot red pepper oil (to taste), and more.

Yes, Cold Sesame Noodles With Sweet Peppers 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 Sweet Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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