Cold sesame noodles, a staple in Asian cuisine, are a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for a summer meal. The noodles are typically made with wheat flour, giving them a chewy texture, and are served chilled, tossed in a flavorful sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili oil. Topped with an array of colorful garnishes, such as shredded cucumber, carrot, and scallions, these noodles make for a vibrant and appetizing meal. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast looking to expand your cooking repertoire or a beginner seeking a simple yet delicious recipe, this guide will provide you with all the necessary steps and insights to create the perfect cold sesame noodles.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COLD SESAME NOODLES
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
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
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.
COLD PEANUT-SESAME NOODLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs, then drain.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the green tea, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and peanut oil in a blender. Add the sesame seeds, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth.
- Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce and carrots in a large bowl. Chill about 1 hour. Top with cilantro, peanuts and more sesame seeds.
COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES
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
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 NOODLES WITH SESAME SAUCE, CHICKEN AND CUCUMBERS
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
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
COLD CHINESE NOODLES IN PEANUT-SESAME SAUCE
Dressing will keep well indefinitely in the refrigerator. Use about 2-4 heaping Tbsp. of dressing per pound of noodles. Recipe may be prepared up to 1 day ahead of time through Step 3 and kept refrigerated.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook 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 well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- FOR DRESSING:
- Combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade and blend until smooth. Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
- For carrot curls: peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long. Place in ice water for 15 minutes to curl.
- Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce. Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot curls. Serve at room temperature.
- * HOT PEPPER OIL: the amount you use depends on how hot you like it. 2 tablespoons.
- will give it a nice "bite." If your tastes run to the very hot, you might want to use 3TB.
- If you want to make your own oil:
- 1/4 cup hot red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, and immediately turn off heat. Let cool. Strain in small glass container that can be sealed. Refrigerate.
- Lasts indefinitely.
COLD CHINESE-STYLE SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER
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
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.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
One of my favorites! These sesame noodles taste best cold.
Provided by pizzaface
Time 3h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
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 SHREDDED CHICKEN
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
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
Categories Pasta Side Picnic Quick & Easy Back to School Lunch Gourmet
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine the soy sauce, the vinegar, the red pepper flakes, the brown sugar, the peanut butter, the oil, the ginger, and the broth, simmer the mixture, stirring, until it is thickened and smooth, and let it cool slightly. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the noodles until they are al dente, drain them in a colander, and rinse them under cold water. Drain the noodles well, transfer them to a bowl, and toss them with the sauce. Serve the noodles at room temperature and garnish them with the scallion and the cucumber.
EASY COLD SESAME NOODLES
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
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.
HOT AND COLD SESAME NOODLES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander. Drain the pasta very well.
- In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad and serve.
SESAME COLD NOODLES
I love this cold, sometimes I heat it up in the microwave. A great dish that fits in as a side dish as well as a main course.
Provided by Miss Erin C.
Categories Fruit
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until they are tender but not mushy.
- drain and rinse in cold water, toss with 1 Tbls of the oil.
- Beat together the tahini, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining oil.
- Add a dash of hot sauce, taste and season as necessary.
- Thin the sauce with hot water until it is the consistency of heavy cream.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce, garnish with scallions and serve.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Make and share this Cold Sesame Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Chinese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In saucepan over medium heat, mix first 8 ingredients together (soy sauce to chicken broth), stir until thick and smooth.
- Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Mix linguine and sauce mixture in bowl.
- Serve cold or at room temperature with scallions, cucumbers, and sesame seeds as garnish.
COLD SESAME EGG NOODLES
Provided by Corinne Trang
Categories Vegetable Vegetarian Dinner Chill Noodle Green Onion/Scallion Pescatarian Dairy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles until tender yet firm, about 2 minutes for fresh Chinese noodles, 10 seconds for fresh ramen, and 3 minutes for dried ramen. Drain the noodles and shock in ice-cold water. Drain again.
- In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, sesame paste, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chili-garlic sauce until smooth. Add the noodles and toss well to distribute the sauce evenly throughout. Garnish with the scallions and cilantro and serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
WEIGHT WATCHERS COLD SESAME NOODLES
Traditionally made with toasted sesame paste, this dish is also great prepared with reduced fat peanut butter. For best results, serve at room temperature soon after tossing the sauce with the noodles. 4 POINTS per serving (1/3 cup)
Provided by xpnsve
Categories Asian
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the noodle or spaghetti according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, water, ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until well mixed.
- Remove from the heat and cool about 10 minutes.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce, sprinkle with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 372.6, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2.3
COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI AND KALE
Instead of deep-frying the broccoli in this sesame noodles recipe, we used a high-heat roasting method.
Categories Bon Appétit Noodle Sesame Broccoli Chile Pepper Green Onion/Scallion Ginger Kale Vegetarian Vegan Mint Dinner Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss broccoli with grated garlic, sambal oelek, 1 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 20-25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk scallions, ginger, sliced garlic, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup oil in a large bowl. Add kale; toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water. Add noodles and warm broccoli to kale and toss to coat. Divide among bowls and top with mint, sesame seeds, and more scallions.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
I first had these at a little lunch counter in the building that I worked in. They were very popular and my absolute favorite! The woman who owned the lunch counter also had a catering company and when I went to work for her during the holidays I asked for the recipe and she gave it to me! :) Now I can have them anytime and they are great to keep in the fridge for a quick something or to take to a barbecue or potluck. I promise they will be well received!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Spaghetti
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- While pasta is cooking, pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor just until well incorporated (do not over blend).
- When the pasta is cooked, drain, and mix with sauce.
- Then add carrots and toss (I never leave the carrots out).
- Chill for a few hours before serving.
- They are best cold!
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 209.8, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 12.7
COLD PEANUT SESAME NOODLES
These noodles get better as they chill in the refrigerator. You can add shrimp, chicken, or any vegetables to make this dish your own. I love garlic so I add plenty of it to these noodles. Feel free reduce the amount of garlic.
Provided by Darell Bell
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Boil pasta according to package directions and drain and rise with cold water.
- 2. In a large bowl add the peanut butter and slowly add in the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar(or honey), and siracha (or chili sauce). Whisk until combined and smooth.
- 3. Add the minced garlic cloves and ginger to the sauce. Mix well.
- 4. Add the drained pasta to the sauce as well as the sesame seeds and green onions. Mix until the noodles are coated.
- 5. Transfer the noodles to the refrigerator and allow the flavors to be absorbed in the noodles for at least an hour or overnight.
COLD SESAME NOODLES - TYLER FLORENCE
Make and share this Cold Sesame Noodles - Tyler Florence recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm, about 3 minutes. 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.
- In the same pot, heat the peanut oil over medium low heat. addd green onions, ginger, garlic, and chile paste.
- Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, only about a minute or so.
- Then stir in brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and peanut butter is smooth. Toss noodles back into pan and coat with sauce.
- Toss sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium low heat until golden brown. Shake the pan constantly to keep them from burning. Put noodles in a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro and cucmber strips. You can place the sauced noodles in the refrigerator and serve them cold; just garnish right before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality sesame paste and sesame oil. Look for brands that are made with 100% sesame seeds and no additives.
- If you don't have sesame paste, you can make your own by blending toasted sesame seeds in a food processor until they form a smooth paste. Add a little bit of sesame oil to help the process along.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sesame paste, sesame oil, and soy sauce to taste. You can also add other ingredients to your noodles, such as chopped vegetables, cooked chicken or tofu, or a fried egg.
- Cold sesame noodles are a great make-ahead meal. Simply cook the noodles and prepare the sauce ahead of time, then store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to eat, just toss the noodles with the sauce and add your favorite toppings.
- Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing and delicious way to enjoy noodles. They're perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot day.
Conclusion:
Cold sesame noodles are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give cold sesame noodles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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