TED ALLEN'S SESAME PEANUT NOODLES
Ted Allen is best known for being the food and wine guy on Bravo's popular Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. But he was an accomplished cook and writer long before Bravo. This a great recipe because it takes little effort and produces results that make people think otherwise. Allen says you can add cooked chicken or shrimp or asparagus to this dish. I like it with soba, a Japanese-style noodle made from buckwheat, but you can make it with penne, fettuccine, or farfalle, as well.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water (1 teaspoon salt per quart of water) to a boil.
- Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they turn a light golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Combine peanut butter, sesame oil, peanuts, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin or sherry, garlic, and red pepper flakes in your food processor and puree Stir in half the toasted sesame seeds.
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon; discard the seeds. Slice cucumber halves crosswise about 1/4 inch thick and set aside.
- When the water comes to a boil, add noodles and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain very well and add noodles to a bowl. Add mixture from food processor, cilantro, and black pepper, and toss to coat.
- Turn out onto a large platter. Arrange the cucumber slices around the edge of the platter and sprinkle with scallions and the remaining sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.8, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 1865.9, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 28.4
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Roro Zoor
[email protected]The noodles were a little overcooked, but the sauce was still very good.
Donald Allyson
[email protected]This dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Princess Fate
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili flakes. The dish was still very flavorful.
Sha Mima
[email protected]I used a different type of noodle than the recipe called for, and it turned out great. This dish is very versatile.
Cintia Vasquez
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this dish, and it was delicious. The chicken added a nice savory flavor to the noodles.
ayesha Kashaan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the sesame and peanut butter would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were very harmonious.
Claudius Diwoni
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
1234 Mahabur
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Daniel Moseray
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of peanut sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and it coated the noodles perfectly.
Stephanie Willett
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible. The sesame and peanut butter really complemented each other, and the vegetables added a nice crunch.
santosh shrestha
[email protected]I loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes, and it tasted like I had spent hours cooking it.
Mukama Aggrey
[email protected]These sesame peanut noodles were a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness, saltiness, and spice. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful.