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.

Questions

Can I make Sesame Noodle Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz wheat noodles, 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Sesame Noodle Salad keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Sesame Noodle Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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