Best Cold Sesame Noodles With Carrots And Cucumbers Recipes

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COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER



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Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part? This is a cinch to make.

Provided by Patricia Heaton

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Noodle     Dinner     Cucumber     Peanut     Peanut Butter     Soy Sauce     Ginger     Vegetarian     Vegan     Sesame     Chill     Summer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces Chinese egg noodles, cappellini, or pad thai- style rice noodles
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, or 1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sriracha or other red chile sauce
2 Persian cucumbers, 1 grated, 1 thinly sliced
1 scallion, chopped
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  • Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, until well chilled. Drain again, return to the bowl, toss with the peanut oil, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sriracha. Fold in the grated cucumber, half the scallion, and half the peanuts. Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl, twirling the pasta into a nest shape. Top with the sliced cucumber, cilantro, and the remaining scallion and peanuts.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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These cold sesame noodles are quick and easy to make, especially if you store a batch of sauce in a jar in your refrigerator. Cold Sesame noodles sauce is convenient and a great meal to have anytime but it is especially good during the hot summer months!

Provided by Bill

Categories     Noodles and Pasta

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 oz. noodles ((250g))
1 scallion ((julienned))
½ cup carrots ((shredded))
½ cup cucumber
½ cup bean sprouts
cilantro
Toasted sesame seeds
Handful of crushed peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon Chinese sesame paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar ((or white vinegar))
3 tablespoons reserved cooking water from the noodles

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles al dente and reserve some of the cooking liquid. Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain.
  • Stir together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until combined. Julienne the scallion, carrot, and cucumber.
  • Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 15 seconds and put into an ice bath and drain.
  • In a bowl, pour the sauce over the noodles. Add the vegetables, chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately, along with extra toppings like chili sauce, rice vinegar, or soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1185 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COLD CHINESE-STYLE SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cucumber     Summer     Noodle     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons dark (Asian) sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar or rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
6 ounces capellini
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut lengthwise into thin spears and crosswise into thin slices (about 1 cup)
1 scallion, minced, or 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes until sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook capellini until tender and drain in a colander. Rinse noodles under cold water until cool and drain well.
  • In a large bowl toss noodles with sauce, cucumber, and scallion or coriander until combined well and divide between 2 plates. Sprinkle noodles with sesame seeds.

COLD SESAME NOODLES



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Make and share this Cold Sesame Noodles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 lb linguine
chopped scallion
cucumber
sesame seeds (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In saucepan over medium heat, mix first 8 ingredients together (soy sauce to chicken broth), stir until thick and smooth.
  • Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Mix linguine and sauce mixture in bowl.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature with scallions, cucumbers, and sesame seeds as garnish.

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