Jean-Georges's Sesame Noodles Recipe

Name: Jean-Georges's Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup black vinegar; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup shao shing wine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 ounce fresh cilantro; 1/2 hot red chili; 1 cinnamon stick, crushed; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon pureed fresh ginger root; 1/2 teaspoon pureed garlic; 1 Thai chili, broken into small pieces; 3/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped; 3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds; Dark sesame oil; Peanut oil; Salt to taste; Cayenne pepper to taste; 5 ounces bean-paste; vermicelli noodles; 9 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons wasabi powder; Slivered apples, cucumbers, scallions and fresh bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup black vinegar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup shao shing wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 ounce fresh cilantro
1/2 hot red chili
1 cinnamon stick, crushed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon pureed fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon pureed garlic
1 Thai chili, broken into small pieces
3/4 cup toasted peanuts, chopped
3/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Dark sesame oil
Peanut oil
Salt to taste
Cayenne pepper to taste
5 ounces bean-paste
vermicelli noodles
9 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons wasabi powder
Slivered apples, cucumbers, scallions and fresh bean sprouts

1
To make the broth, boil the soy sauce, vinegars, wine and sugar, stirring to dissolve.
2
Add the remaining ingredients and steep, covered, 45 minutes.
3
To make the paste, saute the sugar, ginger, garlic and chili until it is coated with melted sugar and caramelized.
4
Reserve 2 tablespoons each peanuts and sesame seeds for garnish and blend the remainder in a food processor with the ginger mixture, adding the oils to make a paste.
5
Season with salt and cayenne.
6
Cover the noodles with 1 quart boiling water and stir until loosened.
7
Set aside until tender, about 15 minutes.
8
Drain.
9
To make the crystallized wasabi, mix the sugar and wasabi powder thoroughly, then add 5 to 6 teaspoons cold water until ''pebbles'' form.
10
To serve, spoon 1/4 cup broth into each of 4 shallow serving bowls.
11
Add 1/8 of the noodles, the paste and the garnishes, including the peanuts and seeds, then Repeat.
12
Crumble wasabi pebbles around the noodles in the broth.

740

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup black vinegar, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup shao shing wine, and more.

Yes, Jean-Georges's 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.

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