Easy Thai Basil Sesame Noodles Recipes

SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHOPPED PEANUTS AND THAI BASIL

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl. Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
• Place noodles in sieve over sink. Separate noodles with fingers and shake to remove excess starch. Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to bowl with sauce. Add sliced green onions and toss to coat noodles. Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

MY FAVORITE SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Melt the peanut butter in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl, 15 to 20 seconds (depending on your microwave). Whisk the honey, tamari, and chili sauce into the peanut butter, then stir in the sesame oil and ginger. Mix in the garlic and green onions and toss with the spaghetti. Top with the sesame seeds.

SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHOPPED PEANUTS & THAI BASIL

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat.
• Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
• Place noodles in sieve over sink.
• Separate noodles with fingers and shake to remove excess starch.
• Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally.
• Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Drain thoroughly and transfer to bowl with sauce.
• Add sliced green onions and toss to coat noodles.
• Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
• Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve at room temperature.
• **Cook time does not include letting noodles absord the dressing for 1 hour.

EASY THAI BASIL-SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• If using dried noodles, set them to boil while you prepare the Thai-style pesto. If using fresh noodles, boil them afterward, as they only take a couple of minutes to cook. To make the pesto (sauce), place all ingredients (except garnishes) in a food processor. Process well. Taste the pesto for salt and spice. Add more [vegetarian] fish sauce if not salty enough, and more chilli (if using) if not spicy enough. If too salty, add another squeeze of lime juice. Do not warm up this mixture, or it will lose its wonderful flavor and nutrients. When noodles are cooked, drain and immediately toss with the basil-sesame pesto sauce. To serve, garnish with a few leaves of basil and some toasted sesame seeds. Note: to toast your own sesame seeds: Place seeds on a small cookie sheet or pie plate and broil/grill in the oven. Watch the seeds carefully, as they will burn very quickly (seeds are toasted when they turn golden-brown).

MY THAI SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat peanut butter in microwave for 20 seconds to soften.
• In a large bowl whisk together softened peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sambal oelek and honey (if using).
• Add spaghetti, green onions and sesame seeds.
• Toss well.
• Chill until ready to serve - or serve at room temperature.
• NOTE: Please adjust ingredients to suit your tastes.