TAKEOUT-STYLE SESAME NOODLES
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
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
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James Tullis
j31@aol.comThis recipe is amazing! The noodles are perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
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bairds@hotmail.comI've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love that I can adjust the spiciness to my liking.
Abdullah Shafiq
a_s@gmail.comThis recipe is a fail. The noodles were mushy and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Bryton Bailey
bryton.b@aol.comI was craving takeout but didn't want to spend the money. This recipe was the perfect solution! It was easy to make and tasted just as good as takeout. I will definitely be making this again.
Fowz Jacobs
fowz@gmail.comThis recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was so quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.
N'guessan Armand
nguessan-a81@gmail.comNot a fan. The noodles were overcooked and the sauce was too sweet. Would not recommend.
Andre Ngendo
an@hotmail.frThis recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are amazing. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Diana Newman
d.newman@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The noodles are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can adjust the spiciness to my liking.
HARU
haru@hotmail.comMeh. The noodles were a bit bland and the sauce was too thick. I would not recommend this recipe.
Cutie 333
c-3@aol.comEasy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious meal. The sesame flavor was perfect and the noodles were cooked just right. Will definitely be making this again!
Jessica Griego
griego.jessica@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I especially appreciated the fact that the recipe used ingredients that I already had on hand.