Best 12 Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce Chicken And Cucumbers Recipes

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Cold noodles with sesame sauce chicken and cucumbers is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. The combination of cold, chewy noodles, tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy sesame sauce creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, this dish is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful flavors of cold noodles with sesame sauce chicken and cucumbers.

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COLD NOODLES WITH SESAME SAUCE, CHICKEN AND CUCUMBERS



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It doesn't surprise me how often people order cold noodles with sesame sauce at Chinese restaurants. What is surprising, though, is how few people make the dish at home. It is incredibly easy to prepare, with common ingredients, and you can serve it as a main course or appetizer. You don't even need sesame sauce. Peanut butter is an acceptable substitute, as long as you use good peanut butter, simply defined as that made with peanuts and salt. (The name brands contain about 10 percent added hydrogenated fat, plus a couple of other typical additives.) Creamy is more common, but chunky is also good. It's easy enough to buy sesame paste (tahini) at health-food stores specializing in Middle Eastern ingredients and even at supermarkets. Sesame oil, which contributes mightily to the flavor of the finished dish, is a staple sold in Asian food stores (and, increasingly, in supermarkets).

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, quick, noodles, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salt
1 to 2 cups shredded cooked chicken or about 8 ounces boneless chicken breast
1 pound cucumber
12 ounces long pasta like linguine, or 16 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 cup sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced ginger, optional
1 tablespoon rice or wine vinegar
Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more
At least 1/2 cup minced scallions for garnish

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. If your chicken is uncooked, poach it in water as it comes to a boil; it will cook in about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers, cut them in half, and, using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into shreds and set aside.
  • When water comes to a boil, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. (If chicken is not done, you can still add pasta; remove chicken when it is done.) While pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil and paste, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin sauce with hot water, so that it is about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in cucumber. When pasta is done, drain it and run pasta (and chicken, if necessary) under cold water. Drain. Shred chicken (the easiest way to do this is with your fingers).
  • Toss noodles and chicken with sauce and cucumbers. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary (the dish may need salt), then garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

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.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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This dish is full of ingredients that you can store in your pantry, such as noodles, soy sauce, and tahini (sesame paste). After you toss the cool noodles in the creamy sauce, drizzle them with Chinese chili oil to add a little kick to this simple side dish.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Chinese egg noodles, spaghetti, or linguine
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini) or peanut butter
3/4 cup water, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 scallion (both white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 1/2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (1 tablespoon)
Chinese chili oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook until just barely tender, 5 to 6 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain well. Toss them with the sesame oil to coat. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, thin the sesame paste by stirring enough water into the paste to achieve the consistency of thick cream. Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Add the mixture to the sesame paste. Stir in the garlic, three quarters of the scallion, and the ginger.
  • Just before serving, toss the chilled noodles with the sauce. Garnish with the remaining scallion and drizzle with the chili oil, if using.

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CARROTS AND CUCUMBERS



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Spicy noodles in a peanut sesame sauce, topped with carrot, cucumber and scallions. Based on a recipe from Lee Bailey's The Way I Cook. If fresh egg noodles are not available, dry linguine is a substitute.

Provided by DJM70

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup dark sesame oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup black tea
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 -2 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
1 lb fresh Chinese egg noodles
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup shredded cucumber

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the garlic and ginger root until finely chopped. Add the peanut butter,sesame oil soy sauce, tea, brown sugar, Siracha, red wine vinegar and process until smooth.
  • Bring a stockpot of water to the boil and add the salt and cook noodlesuntil done-follow package directions.
  • Drain the noodles, rinse well with cold water, drain well again and toss with the 1 tablespoon of dark sesame oil.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce and arrange on a large platter. Top with the carrot, cucumber and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.8, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 2670, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 12.7, Protein 21.1

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER



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Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part? This is a cinch to make.

Provided by Patricia Heaton

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Noodle     Dinner     Cucumber     Peanut     Peanut Butter     Soy Sauce     Ginger     Vegetarian     Vegan     Sesame     Chill     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces Chinese egg noodles, cappellini, or pad thai- style rice noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, or 1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sriracha or other red chile sauce
2 Persian cucumbers, 1 grated, 1 thinly sliced
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  • Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, until well chilled. Drain again, return to the bowl, toss with the peanut oil, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sriracha. Fold in the grated cucumber, half the scallion, and half the peanuts. Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl, twirling the pasta into a nest shape. Top with the sliced cucumber, cilantro, and the remaining scallion and peanuts.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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One of my favorites! These sesame noodles taste best cold.

Provided by pizzaface

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup sesame oil
2 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sucanat
¼ teaspoon chili paste
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Whisk tamari, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sucanat, and chili paste together in a bowl.
  • Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 505.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES



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The ingredients for this cold noodle dish can be prepared ahead of time, leaving nothing more to do in the morning before work than to assemble the noodles and vegetables and dress them with sesame oil, soy, tahini, ginger and a few other things. Prepare for lunchtime deliciousness.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
4 cups chopped fresh crunchy raw vegetables: snow peas, bell peppers, cucumbers, scallions
12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles or long pasta like linguine
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini, peanut butter or a combination
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon rice or white wine or other vinegar
Hot sesame oil or Tabasco sauce to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Prepare the vegetables: trim, seed, peel as necessary and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve in a container until ready to use.
  • Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but not mushy. When they're done, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil. Store in one or more containers.
  • Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin the sauce with hot water until it's about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving; store as desired.
  • When you're ready to eat, toss a portion of the noodles and a portion of the vegetables; top with sauce and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN



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So easy and delicious! Don't be afraid of all of the steps - it really is an easy recipe! You can save time by making and shredding the chicken the day before. This recipe was featured on America's Test Kitchen and printed in Cooks Illustrated magazine. I tweaked it a bit, but the basic recipe is in tact. My family LOVES this dish and I am asked to make it quite often.

Provided by Zoesmama

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif recommended)
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
fresh ginger, grated or minced (about 1 tbsp, I use the minced ginger that comes in a jar)
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
hot water
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons salt, divided
1 lb fresh Chinese noodles or 1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 scallions or 4 green onions, sliced thin on diagonal
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater (about 2/3 cup) (optional)
1/2 cucumber, sliced on box grater and chopped into matchstick-sized pieces (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • First, make the shredded chicken. (As noted above, you can do this the day before and just take the shredded chicken out of the refrigerator before you begin the final preparations.) Boil 4 qts. of water with one tablespoon of salt. When the water reaches a boil, add the chicken and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Pour out the water and allow the chicken to cool on a cutting board or in a bowl.
  • If you are unable to find toasted sesame seeds, toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  • In a blender or small food processor, puree the remaining 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, and sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream, about 5 tablespoons; set the mixture aside (it can be left in the blender jar or food processor workbowl). If you wish, add the crushed red pepper for a little zing. (Start with 1/8 of a teaspoon and go from there.).
  • Bring 5 quarts water and the other tablespoon of salt to a boil in a stockpot over high heat. While you wait for the water to boil, you can shred your chicken.
  • Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook them according to the directions on the package (about 4 minutes for fresh and 10 minutes for dried pasta).
  • Drain the noodles, return them to the pot, then rinse them again with cold running tap water until they are cool to the touch; drain them again.
  • In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the sesame oil until evenly coated. Add the shredded chicken, scallions, carrot, and sauce; toss to combine. Divide among individual bowls, sprinkle each bowl with a portion of reserved sesame seeds, and cucumber decoration and serve.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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Even my kids can't resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir in some cubed cooked chicken.-Elizabeth Perez, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup julienned carrots
8 green onions, thinly sliced
Peanuts or sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut butter, oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cover and process until blended., Drain linguine; place in a large bowl. Drizzle with three-fourths of the peanut sauce; add carrots and onions. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, add the remaining peanut sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

EASY COLD SESAME NOODLES



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This Chinese-inspired favorite comes together even faster when you use leftover cooked noodles. This recipe makes for a delicious lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound spaghetti
8 ounces snow peas, slivered lengthwise
1 red bell pepper, cut into long, thin strips
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, if desired)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup warm water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with snow peas and red bell pepper.
  • In a blender, puree peanut butter, garlic, jalapeno, soy sauce, rice vinegar, warm water, sesame oil, and salt. Pour dressing over noodles and vegetables; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

COLD CHINESE-STYLE SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cucumber     Summer     Noodle     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons dark (Asian) sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
6 ounces capellini
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut lengthwise into thin spears and crosswise into thin slices (about 1 cup)
1 scallion, minced, or 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook capellini until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool and drain well.
  • In a large bowl toss noodles with sauce, cucumber, and scallion or coriander until combined well and divide between 2 plates. Sprinkle noodles with sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially important for the vegetables, which should be crisp and flavorful.
  • Make the sesame sauce ahead of time: The sesame sauce can be made several hours or even a day in advance. This will give the flavors time to meld and develop.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in this dish. Some good options include carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, and edamame.
  • Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked until it is just cooked through. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the dish chilled: This dish is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cold noodles with sesame sauce, chicken, and cucumbers is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit at your next party or gathering.

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