Sesame Noodles

Name: Sesame Noodles
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional); 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 small English cucumber; ¼ cup (60 mL/2 oz) rice vinegar (cider or white wine vinegars also work fine, but reduce the amount by half); ¼ cup (60 mL/2 oz) rice vinegar (cider or white wine vinegars also work fine, but reduce the amount by half); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ¼ cup (60 mL/2 oz) rice vinegar (cider or white wine vinegars also work fine, but reduce the amount by half); 3 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon peanut butter; 3 Persian cucumbers or 1 small English cucumber; 1 bunch scallions; 12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini work great); 12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini work great); 12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini work great); 12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini work great); 12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini work great)

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

15 Minute Meals

By Ali Rosen

Published 2024

About

New Yorkers love their Chinese American food, and nothing feels more like the city’s perfect hybrid than the classic sesame noodles. This version is a totally untraditional riff that utilizes tahini, since it is ubiquitous and gives the perfect simple sesame hit. Serve this hot or cold and have a quick simple meal that feels luxurious.

Ingredients

12 oz (40 g) thin noodles (ramen, somen, or a pasta like capellini

Americas
Asia
United States
China
Pasta
Vegan
New York

Method

Bring a pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the directions (some might take as little as two minutes and others longer, so take that timing into account).

While your water is coming to a boil and/or noodles are cooking, make your sauce. Put the vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, and tahini in a bowl and fully combine. Chop the scallions and the cucumber.