Name: Cold Sesame Noodles (Super Easy + VIDEO!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Noodles of your choice; Sesame Oil; 4 tbsp sesame paste; 4 tbsp hot water; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar; 4 clove garlic, minced; 3 eggs; salt; Toppings: thinly sliced cucumber and carrots, egg strips, shredded chicken or other protein of your choice; Garnish: chopped green onion, sesame seeds

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Cold sesame noodles are a delicious dish that is perfect for hot summer months when you are craving a light yet satisfying meal. This dish is a combination of bouncy noodles tossed in savory and nutty sesame sauce and topped with healthy vegetables and/or your choice of proteins.

Cold Sesame noodles are a popular dish in Asian cuisine. The sesame sauce usually consists of creamy Chinese sesame paste,, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and sugar. They are a delicious, refreshing, and versatile dish that can be served as a light lunch, refreshing appetizer, or a large dish to be shared as family style. Cold sesame noodles are usually topped with a variety of shredded vegetables such as cucumber and carrots, eggs cooked and cut into strips, along with protein such as shredded chicken. It is so easy to make and you can make this in under 15 minutes!

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INGREDIENTS:

Noodles of your choice
Sesame Oil
Chinese sesame paste
Hot water
Soy sauce
Rice Vinegar
Sugar
Garlic, minced
For egg strips: 3 eggs + salt
Toppings: thinly sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced carrots, egg strips, shredded chicken
Garnish options: green onion, white sesame seeds

HOW TO MAKE COLD SESAME NOODLES:

Boil Noodles

Boil 2 servings of noodles according to package instructions. Here in this recipe, I used thin wheat noodles that can be found in any Asian grocery store. You can use any kind of noodles based on your preference.

Cool Noodles + Add Sesame Oil

This is my mom’s secret hack to making the perfect bouncy cold noodles! First, drain the cooked noodles and place the noodles on a tray. Using chopsticks, spread the noodles apart. To prevent noodles from sticking together, drizzle some sesame oil and mix until the noodles are evenly coated. Set the tray of noodles next to a fan or next to an opened window and let it cool.

Prepare the Toppings:

To make the egg strips: whisk 3 eggs and a dash of salt in a bowl. In a pan or skillet, drizzle 1 tbsp of oil. Pour beaten eggs into the pan, flatten out and cook for about 30 seconds . Carefully flip over and cook the other side for about 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and slice the egg into thin strips. Set it aside.

Thinly sliced cucumber and carrots. You can also add protein of your choice. Here I used leftover rotisserie chicken and shredded the chicken breast. Set them aside while you prepare for the sesame sauce.

How to make Sesame Sauce:

In a bowl, combine Chinese sesame paste and hot water. Mix until smooth. Add more a little more hot water if needed to achieve smooth consistency. Then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.

Assemble the Bowl

Transfer the cooled noodles to a bowl and topped with thinly sliced cucumber, carrots, egg strips, and shredded chicken. Drizzle with sesame sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Served cold and enjoy!

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Cold Sesame Noodles (Super Easy + VIDEO!)

Author: ou.christian
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 5
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Description

Cold sesame noodles are a delicious dish that is perfect for hot summer months when you are craving a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Noodles of your choice
Sesame Oil
4 tbsp sesame paste
4 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
4 clove garlic, minced
3 eggs
salt
Toppings: thinly sliced cucumber and carrots, egg strips, shredded chicken or other protein of your choice
Garnish: chopped green onion, sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook noodles per package instructions. Drain and transfer cooked noodles to a flat tray. To prevent noodles from sticking together, drizzle a small amount of sesame oil to the noodles and mix until evenly coated. Use chopsticks and spread the noodles apart. Set it aside by a fan or opened window and let it cool while preparing the sauce.
In a bowl, add sesame paste and hot water. Mix until smooth. Add a little more hot water if needed for smooth consistency. Then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
To make the egg strips, whisk 3 eggs and a dash of salt in a bowl. In a pan or skillet, drizzle 1 tbsp of oil. Pour beaten eggs to the pan, swirl the pan around to flatten the eggs. Cook for about 30 seconds. Carefully flip over and cook the other side for another 30 seconds. Remove from the pan and slice it into strips.
Thinly slice cucumber and carrots. Shred chicken if desired.
Assemble the bowl: Add cold noodles to a bowl and topped with thinly sliced cucumber, carrots, egg strips, and shredded chicken. Drizzle with sesame sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve cold and enjoy!