Ma Jian Leung Mein (Cold Sesame Noodles) Recipe

Name: Ma Jian Leung Mein (Cold Sesame Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Chinese egg noodles (fresh or frozen); 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil; 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons sesame paste; 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 piece ginger, peeled finely chopped (1 1/2 inch); 1 small cucumber, peeled seeded julienned; 1 carrot, peeled julienned; chopped roasted peanuts (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb Chinese egg noodles (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons sesame paste
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 piece ginger, peeled finely chopped (1 1/2 inch)
1 small cucumber, peeled seeded julienned
1 carrot, peeled julienned
chopped roasted peanuts (garnish)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until barely tender (about 5 minutes). Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
2
Transfer to a bowl and add 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Toss until evenly coated and set aside.
3
In another bowl, whisk together remaining toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, wine, sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, chili-garlic paste, sesame seeds, garlic, scallions, and ginger.
4
Pour over noodles along with cucumber and carrot, and toss until evenly combined. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with peanuts.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Chinese egg noodles (fresh or frozen), 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil, 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Ma Jian Leung Mein (Cold 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.

Ma Jian Leung Mein (Cold Sesame Noodles)

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