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!