Spicy Sesame Noodles are the best thing to make for dinner on a busy day.
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
FOR THE NOODLES
8 oz. dried wheat noodles
3 tbsp. Chinese sesame paste
2 tbsp. peanut butter
3 tbsp. reserved noodle water
1 clove garlic, grated
½ tsp. freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp. honey, brown sugar, or granulated sugar
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 tsp. Chinese black vinegar
½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
½ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. MSG (optional)
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper (optional)
⅛ tsp. five spice powder (optional)
⅛ tsp. ground Szechuan peppercorns
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
FOR THE TOPPINGS
Thinly slivered cucumbers
Crushed roasted peanuts
Toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil
Thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
In a medium pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 3 minutes. Reserve at least ΒΌ cup cooking water, then drain and briefly rinse noodles in cold water.
In a medium bowl, combine sesame paste and peanut butter. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons cooking water until smooth.
Add all remaining sauce ingredients and whisk until well combined and mixture is silky.
Place cooked noodles on a plate, then top with cucumbers. Drizzle prepared sauce all over on top. Before serving, garnish with chili oil, sesame, peanuts, and green onions.
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