Sesame Noodle Salad

Name: Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz wheat noodles; 1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 English cucumber, julienned; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

A chilled noodle salad tossed in a rich sesame dressing with fresh cucumber and scallions.

23 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz wheat noodles
1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 English cucumber, julienned
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Cook 8 oz wheat noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2

Whisk together 1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a large bowl until smooth.
3

Add the cold noodles, 1 julienned English cucumber, and 4 thinly sliced scallions to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
4

Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately or chilled.

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Questions

How do I know when Sesame Noodle Salad is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until evenly coated.

What can I use instead of maple syrup in Sesame Noodle Salad?

The entry for Sesame Noodle Salad calls for 1 tbsp maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Does Sesame Noodle Salad contain sesame?

Yes: 1/4 cup Chinese sesame paste, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sesame Noodle Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 360 calories, with 11 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sesame Noodle Salad keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Sesame Noodle Salad within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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