Best 6 Classic Chinese Sesame Noodles Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance on your taste buds and create a symphony of satisfaction. As we venture into the realm of classic Chinese cuisine, let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the tantalizing dish known as "Classic Chinese Sesame Noodles." This timeless recipe has captivated hearts and palates for generations, offering a harmonious blend of textures, aromas, and flavors that will leave you yearning for more. With its simplicity and versatility, this dish has become a staple in many households, promising an easy-to-follow culinary adventure that yields extraordinary results. Join us as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect Classic Chinese Sesame Noodles, transporting you to the vibrant streets of China, where culinary artistry meets gustatory indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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These cold sesame noodles are quick and easy to make, especially if you store a batch of sauce in a jar in your refrigerator. Cold Sesame noodles sauce is convenient and a great meal to have anytime but it is especially good during the hot summer months!

Provided by Bill

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 oz. noodles ((250g))
1 scallion ((julienned))
½ cup carrots ((shredded))
½ cup cucumber
½ cup bean sprouts
cilantro
Toasted sesame seeds
Handful of crushed peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon Chinese sesame paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ((or white vinegar))
3 tablespoons reserved cooking water from the noodles

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles al dente and reserve some of the cooking liquid. Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain.
  • Stir together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Julienne the scallion, carrot, and cucumber.
  • Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 15 seconds and put into an ice bath and drain.
  • In a bowl, pour the sauce over the noodles. Add the vegetables, chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately, along with extra toppings like chili sauce, rice vinegar, or soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1185 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SESAME NOODLES



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Sesame noodles are quick and easy to make. Flavored with toasted sesame paste, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, they are a real crowd-pleaser.

Provided by Robin @ All Ways Delicious

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
2 tablespoons (or more, to taste) chile oil with fermented black beans or chile crisp
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 pound ground pork
Kosher salt
10 ounces fresh ramen noodles or 6 ounces dried ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions
¼ cup coarsely chopped roasted and salted peanuts
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame paste, chile oil or chile crisp, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water and mix well.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir once before stirring in the meat. Season with salt and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the skillet with the meat and stir to combine. Add the noodles to the skillet and toss to coat well with the sauce.
  • Serve garnished with scallions and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 71 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 32 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 680 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams unsaturated fat

CLASSIC LO MEIN (NOODLES)



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I love this deceptively simple dish. If you have all the ingredients, you can have a plate of delicious noodles on the table within 15 to 20 minutes, with prep included. There really isn't such a thing as a "lo mein" noodle, so don't try to find it on the shelf. You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly. Spaghetti or fettuccini cooked al dente and rinsed in cold water and drained in a colander will also make a great lo mein. The traditional difference between lo mein and chow mein is that lo mein is a soft noodle with some gravy, and chow mein is a crispy fried noodle tossed with or smothered in sauce. This has become very convoluted over the 200 years Chinese food has existed in America, with regional evolutions. Another tip: Although sesame oil is a fat and you would assume it should be used to start the stir-fry, I want you to treat it like a sauce. Sesame oil has incredible aroma and flavor but burns at a low temp. Add it to a sauce instead and use a high-temp oil like canola or peanut for cooking.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons (45 ml) cooking oil, such as canola or peanut oil
2 teaspoons (10 grams) minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons (11 grams) thinly sliced ginger
1/2 pound (250 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, thinly sliced
3 cups (750 grams) fresh lo mein noodles (see Cook's Note)
1/4 pound (125 grams) baby bok choy, bottoms removed
3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch (4-cm) pieces

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, stir together the oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, chicken stock and cornstarch in a small bowl and reserve.
  • Heat a wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat and add the cooking oil. Once you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until light brown and fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until medium, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the noodles and bok choy and cook, stirring and tossing, until the bok choy starts to soften and turn bright green, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the sauce; allow the sauce to coat all the ingredients and start to simmer, about 1 more minute.
  • Cook, stirring and tossing, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 more minute, and the sauce starts to bubble into a glaze. Top with the scallions and serve hot.

TAKEOUT-STYLE SESAME NOODLES



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Noodles dressed with sesame are popular in many parts of China, but this particular style, made with peanut butter and served cold, became a Chinese-American staple in the United States in the 1970s. The family of Shorty Tang - an ambitious restaurateur who emigrated from Sichuan to Taipei to New York - firmly believes that he invented the dish and still serve it at Hwa Yuan, the restaurant he opened in 1967 in Manhattan's Chinatown. They have never divulged the exact recipe; this is our own lush but refreshing version.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, noodles, times classics, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound noodles, frozen or (preferably) fresh
2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus a splash
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chile-garlic paste, chile crisp or chile oil, or to taste
Half a cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch by 2-inch sticks
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. They should retain a hint of chewiness. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again and toss with a splash of sesame oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic and chili-garlic paste.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with cucumber and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 797 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces angel hair pasta
3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red chili paste, such as sambal
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. Chill.
  • In a blender combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.

SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 (1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup hot water
1 Kirby cucumber, halved and sliced
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
6 scallions (white and green parts), sliced
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Game Plan: Make the sauce while the noodles cook.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. When the pasta water boils, salt it generously, add the spaghetti or noodles, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Put the spaghetti in a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil.
  • To make the Peanut Sauce: In a blender drop in the garlic and ginger while the motor is running. When the chopping is complete, stop the machine and add the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper. Process until smooth, then--with the blender running--slowly pour in the water.
  • To serve, toss the spaghetti with the Peanut Sauce, then top with the cucumber, chicken, scallions, and peanuts.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • To make the noodles more flavorful, toast them in a pan or oven before cooking.
  • If you don't have sesame paste, you can make your own by grinding sesame seeds in a food processor.
  • To make the sauce more creamy, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of chili flakes or Sriracha sauce to the sauce.
  • Serve the noodles warm or cold, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Classic Chinese Sesame Noodles is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The noodles are coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, and vinegar. They are then topped with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Chinese cuisine without having to go to a restaurant.

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