Chinese Peanut Sesame Noodles Recipes

CHINESE PEANUT SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse well with cold water, and toss with a glug of sesame oil.
• Whisk together the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tahini or sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili paste/oil (if using).
• Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat with most of the scallions and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve, garnishing with some peanuts, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and the remaining scallions.PRO TIP: Have leftovers? The sauce may seize up in the fridge, making the noodles appear a little dry. Rewarm in a pot over medium-low heat with a couple tablespoons of water, tossing frequently, until reconstituted.

PEANUT SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Make dressing:.
• Puree dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Make salad:.
• Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
• Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.

PEANUT BUTTER SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix the first 8 ingredients together in a nonreactive bowl and set aside.
• Cook your noodles in a large pot of boiling water, following the directions on the package (probably for 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse well with cold water. Return to pot and mix noodles with 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
• If you want to eat your noodles cold, let them cool in the oil before mixing the peanut sauce with them. This will help the flavors stay bright. If you're eating them right away, mix the peanut sauce in right away and enjoy. Sprinkle sesame seeds on individual portions for extra flavor and crunch.

PEANUT SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Purée dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Make salad:
• Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
• Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.

COLD CHINESE NOODLES IN PEANUT-SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
• FOR DRESSING:
• Combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade and blend until smooth. Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
• For carrot curls: peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long. Place in ice water for 15 minutes to curl.
• Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce. Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot curls. Serve at room temperature.
• * HOT PEPPER OIL: the amount you use depends on how hot you like it. 2 tablespoons.
• will give it a nice "bite." If your tastes run to the very hot, you might want to use 3TB.
• If you want to make your own oil:
• 1/4 cup hot red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, and immediately turn off heat. Let cool. Strain in small glass container that can be sealed. Refrigerate.
• Lasts indefinitely.