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Cold Sesame Noodles

Source of Recipe

From "Cooking for Comfort" by Marian Burros


Recipe Introduction

"I don't know if sesame noodles are comfort food for the Chinese, but I can't think of many dishes that make me feel as good."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 12 ounces Chinese noodles, preferably fresh
â—¦ 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
â—¦ 5 tablespoons brewed tea or water
â—¦ 3 tablespoons soy sauce
â—¦ 3 tablespoons Asian sesame paste
â—¦ 1 ½ tablespoons peanut oil
â—¦ 1 ½ tablespoons dry sherry
â—¦ 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
â—¦ 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
â—¦ 3 cloves garlic, crushed
â—¦ 1 tablespoon coarsely grated fresh ginger
â—¦ 2 teaspoons hot chili oil
â—¦ 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, optional
â—¦ Thinly sliced green onions for garnish



Recipe

Cook the noodles according to package directions in boiling water, 2 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain well and toss with the sesame oil.

Combine the remaining ingredients except green onions in food processor and process to blend thoroughly.

Mix the noodles with the sesame dressing. Let cool to room temperature and sprinkle with the sliced green onions.


Makes 6 first-course servings



• Notes:

Chinese noodles, Asian sesame oil, sesame paste, hot chili oil, and black sesame seeds are available at Asian markets, some supermarkets, and online; but if it is impossible to find them, here are some substitutes: Creamy unsweetened peanut butter can be used in place of sesame paste. If fresh Chinese noodles are not available, substitute fresh Italian linguine. Don't substitute Middle Eastern tahini or sesame paste or Middle Eastern sesame oil for the Asian. Asian sesame paste and oil are toasted; Middle Eastern is not.