chinese sesame noodle salad

Name: Chinese Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) chow mein udon noodles (nanka seimen); 4 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; ## DRESSING:; 1-2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1/4 cup(s) green onions (slice on the diagonal); 5 - garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) garlic scapes (or you can use chives); 1" - fresh ginger, zested; 2 teaspoon(s) sambal oelek (red chili paste); 3 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1/4 cup(s) rice vinegar; 1/4 cup(s) soy sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) fish sauce; 1/2 cup(s) creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup(s) hot water; ## GARNISH:; 1/4 cup(s) toasted sesame seeds; - cucumber slices to cover; - minced cilantro

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Sherry Blizzard

Piney Flats, TN

Updated on Jul 25, 2018

This is the perfect "salad" for a hot summer day. You will love the combination of flavors from the creaminess of the peanut butter, the crisp and refreshing pop of cucumber crunchiness, and the hint of saltiness from the fish sauce. I almost love this even more the next day. You'll taste all 6 sensory tastes with this recipe! I love being a member of our local community garden. My garden neighbors shared their onions, cucumbers, and garlic scapes with me. This is what I came up with to share with them.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces chow mein udon noodles (nanka seimen)
4 tablespoons sesame oil
DRESSING:
1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup green onions (slice on the diagonal)
5 - garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garlic scapes (or you can use chives)
1" - fresh ginger, zested
2 teaspoons sambal oelek (red chili paste)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup hot water
GARNISH:
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- cucumber slices to cover
- minced cilantro

How To Make chinese sesame noodle salad

Step 1

Boil the noodles until soft (about 6-8 minutes). Immediately drain and rinse in cold water. Stop the cooking process! Drain well and toss with sesame oil to keep from sticking together.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil, add the garlic, onions, ginger and chili. Cook for a few minutes, then add the remainder of the dressing ingredients. When the sugar has dissolved and the peanut butter is creamed into the the dressing, toss over the noodles. Use your fingers to gently massage the dressing into the noodles.
Step 3

Transfer the salad to a pretty dish. Discard any remaining dressing (you don't want to drown the noodles). Top with cucumber slices, toasted sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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