SWEET AND TANGY SESAME NOODLES

Sweet and Tangy Sesame Noodles image

Provided by Georgia Wong

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

For the topping:
1 medium red bell pepper, cored
1 medium carrot, peeled
1 medium cucumber, seeded
For the sauce:
2 tablespoons sesame tahini
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chile sauce (more to taste)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 large slices ginger, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 scallion, minced
11 ounces dried Asian noodles, like udon

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Meanwhile, make the topping: Slice bell pepper, carrot and cucumber into 1/4-inch wide, 3-inch-long slices. Place each vegetable in its own small bowl and set aside.
Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix tahini and soy sauce thoroughly. Add sugar, vinegar, chile sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and scallion, and mix thoroughly.
Add noodles to boiling water and cook according to package directions or until al dente. Do not overcook. Drain noodles and divide among four bowls. Serve, with each person adding his or her own sauce and topping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 529 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams