cherry sesame noodles with lemon-hoisin sauce

Name: Cherry Sesame Noodles with Lemon-Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoon(s) peanut oil, divided; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 6 medium green onions, chopped, with whites and greens divided; 1/3 cup(s) seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1/3 cup(s) hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) honey, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame oil, divided; 2 medium lemons, finely grate zest, divided; 1 tablespoon(s) finely grated ginger root; 1 teaspoon(s) sriracha hot sauce, divided; 1/2 cup(s) dried cherries, roughly chop; 8 ounce(s) soba noodles , chow mein noodles or thin spaghetti are good substitutes; 1/4 cup(s) water; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 cup(s) broccoli, florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup(s) cilantro leaves, roughly chop if needed; 2 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds; 1/3 cup(s) roasted salted almonds, roughly chop

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Merry Graham

Newhall, CA

Updated on Oct 5, 2012

I hope you try Cherry Sesame Noodles with Lemon-Hoisin Sauce and Roasted Broccoli! I bet ya can't take just one bite! I have always wanted to try Soba Noodles so I gave it a try with one of my favorite Lemon-Hoisin sauce. Oh my, the tangy sweet caramelized Lemon-Hoisin sauce noodles contrasting with the crunchy roasted broccoli and roasted almonds is alluring! . Lemon zest, dried cherries, cilantro and toasted sesame seeds add to this well-balanced noodle dish! Enjoy!

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Cherry Sesame Noodles with Lemon-Hoisin Sauce and Roasted Broccoli is always a family favorite with raving reviews!

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Unusual ingredients combine into unparalleled yumminess! We especially like that this is a healthier side dish that still offers up a lot of flavor.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 medium green onions, chopped, with whites and greens divided
1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided
2 medium lemons, finely grate zest, divided
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger root
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, divided
1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chop
8 ounces soba noodles , chow mein noodles or thin spaghetti are good substitutes
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups broccoli, florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chop if needed
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1/3 cup roasted salted almonds, roughly chop

How To Make cherry sesame noodles with lemon-hoisin sauce

Step 1

In a saucepan or small skillet, heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil over medium heat. Add garlic and white onion tips, sauté for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk rice wine vinegar, Hoisin sauce, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, half of the lemon zest, ginger, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce. Add to cooked garlic mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until very bubbly. Reduce heat to medium, add cherries, and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 or until thickened. Remove from heat. Set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook noodles to al dente, about 6 minutes, or as directed on package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Toss noodles with 1 Tbsp peanut oil, 1 Tbsp sesame oil and green onion tips. Set aside.
Step 3

To Pan-Roast Broccoli: Stir water, salt,1/2 tsp hot sauce and 1 Tbsp honey together in small bowl until salt dissolves; set aside. In large nonstick skillet with tight-fitting lid, heat 2 Tbsp peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook, without stirring, until bottoms of florets just begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Turn florets over with spatula, and brown other side, about 1-2 minutes. Add water mixture and cover skillet; cook broccoli about 2 minutes. If needed, continue to cook until desired tenderness. Add lemon-hoisin sauce and noodles to pan, gently toss. Gently fold cilantro and sesame seeds into noodles. Place noodles and broccoli on serving platter and sprinkle with almonds and remaining lemon zest. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
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