Best 8 Cold Noodles With Sesame Sauce Chicken And Cucumbers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient, where flavors dance in harmony to create a symphony of taste. Cold noodles with sesame sauce are a refreshing and delightful dish that embodies the essence of Asian cuisine. This versatile dish offers a medley of textures and flavors, featuring tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and chewy noodles, all coated in a tantalizing sesame sauce that brings it all together.

This recipe collection presents two enticing variations of this classic dish. The first recipe, "Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers," is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Succulent chicken, refreshing cucumbers, and chewy noodles are tossed in a delectable sesame sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

The second recipe, "Cold Soba Noodles with Spicy Sesame Sauce," adds a touch of heat to the traditional dish. The spicy sesame sauce, made with a blend of chili oil and sesame paste, gives the dish a fiery kick that complements the cool noodles and crisp vegetables perfectly. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your personal taste preferences, making them perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 SESAME NOODLES WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN



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So easy and delicious! Don't be afraid of all of the steps - it really is an easy recipe! You can save time by making and shredding the chicken the day before. This recipe was featured on America's Test Kitchen and printed in Cooks Illustrated magazine. I tweaked it a bit, but the basic recipe is in tact. My family LOVES this dish and I am asked to make it quite often.

Provided by Zoesmama

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif recommended)
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
fresh ginger, grated or minced (about 1 tbsp, I use the minced ginger that comes in a jar)
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce (like Tabasco)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
hot water
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons salt, divided
1 lb fresh Chinese noodles or 1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 scallions or 4 green onions, sliced thin on diagonal
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater (about 2/3 cup) (optional)
1/2 cucumber, sliced on box grater and chopped into matchstick-sized pieces (optional)
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • First, make the shredded chicken. (As noted above, you can do this the day before and just take the shredded chicken out of the refrigerator before you begin the final preparations.) Boil 4 qts. of water with one tablespoon of salt. When the water reaches a boil, add the chicken and cook for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Pour out the water and allow the chicken to cool on a cutting board or in a bowl.
  • If you are unable to find toasted sesame seeds, toast the sesame seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  • In a blender or small food processor, puree the remaining 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, and sugar until smooth, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce has the consistency of heavy cream, about 5 tablespoons; set the mixture aside (it can be left in the blender jar or food processor workbowl). If you wish, add the crushed red pepper for a little zing. (Start with 1/8 of a teaspoon and go from there.).
  • Bring 5 quarts water and the other tablespoon of salt to a boil in a stockpot over high heat. While you wait for the water to boil, you can shred your chicken.
  • Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook them according to the directions on the package (about 4 minutes for fresh and 10 minutes for dried pasta).
  • Drain the noodles, return them to the pot, then rinse them again with cold running tap water until they are cool to the touch; drain them again.
  • In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the sesame oil until evenly coated. Add the shredded chicken, scallions, carrot, and sauce; toss to combine. Divide among individual bowls, sprinkle each bowl with a portion of reserved sesame seeds, and cucumber decoration and serve.

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.

SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBERS AND SHREDDED CHICKEN



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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup chinese sesame paste or tahini (can also substitute creamy peanut butter)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 serrano chiles, de-stemmed
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup basil leaves
1 bunch chopped scallions
1/3 cup mint leaves
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound angel hair pasta, blanched and refreshed
2 english cucumbers julienned
2 cups shredded chicken from whole roasted chicken, recipe follows
Garnish: 1 red bell pepper finely diced
1 whole chicken, preferably organic with giblets removed
Salt and black pepper to taste
Canola oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, mix sesame paste, oils, and vinegar. Add chile, garlic and herbs and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. In a large mixing bowl toss pasta, cucumbers and chicken with dressing. Check for seasoning and garnish with red bell peppers and basil/mint leaves.
  • Pre-heat oven to 550 degrees. Rub chicken with oil, then salt and pepper. Place chicken, breast side up, in the oven and cook for about 25 minutes or until golden brown. May have to rotate the chicken for even coloring. When chicken is fully browned, turn down oven to 325 degrees. Cover with foil to prevent burning. Chicken will take another 45 to 55 minutes. Chicken is done when one can move the wing back and forth with great ease. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving. When chicken is cooled, remove skin and hand-shred the meat. Broil the skin to crisp up then julienne for garnish.

SESAME COLD NOODLES



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I love this cold, sometimes I heat it up in the microwave. A great dish that fits in as a side dish as well as a main course.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Fruit

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces chinese egg noodles
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup tahini or 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Frank's red hot sauce
1/2 cup minced fresh scallions

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles in boiling salted water until they are tender but not mushy.
  • drain and rinse in cold water, toss with 1 Tbls of the oil.
  • Beat together the tahini, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and remaining oil.
  • Add a dash of hot sauce, taste and season as necessary.
  • Thin the sauce with hot water until it is the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce, garnish with scallions and serve.

TAKEOUT-STYLE SESAME NOODLES



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Noodles dressed with sesame are popular in many parts of China, but this particular style, made with peanut butter and served cold, became a Chinese-American staple in the United States in the 1970s. The family of Shorty Tang - an ambitious restaurateur who emigrated from Sichuan to Taipei to New York - firmly believes that he invented the dish and still serve it at Hwa Yuan, the restaurant he opened in 1967 in Manhattan's Chinatown. They have never divulged the exact recipe; this is our own lush but refreshing version.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     easy, quick, noodles, times classics, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound noodles, frozen or (preferably) fresh
2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus a splash
3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste
1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chile-garlic paste, chile crisp or chile oil, or to taste
Half a cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch by 1/8-inch by 2-inch sticks
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until barely tender, about 5 minutes. They should retain a hint of chewiness. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain again and toss with a splash of sesame oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic and chili-garlic paste.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with cucumber and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 797 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND CUCUMBER



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb fresh Chinese egg noodles
salt
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 large bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 cup smooth natural-style peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (chili paste or Tabasco)
1/2 cup hot water (or more)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
4 scallions, white and light green parts finely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a big pot; add in noodles and 1 tablespoon salt; cook until the noodles are just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain thoroughly and toss with the sesame oil; refrigerate until ready to use, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Adjust oven rack to the middle of oven; preheat oven to 400°.
  • Place chicken breasts on a small, foil-lined jelly-roll pan; brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
  • Roast about 35-40 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160°; cool to room temperature, remove skin, and shred meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Add ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  • With the motor running, add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Scrape the sauce into a bowl; can be covered and set aside for several hours.
  • When ready to serve, toss the noodles with the chicken, cucumber, peanut sauce, and scallions.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 905.7, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 142.2, Sodium 849.9, Carbohydrate 96.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 42.4

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.

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful cold noodles, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh, crisp cucumbers, tender chicken breasts, and a flavorful sesame sauce.
  • When cooking the chicken, be sure to cook it over medium heat so that it cooks evenly throughout. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • If you don't have time to make your own sesame sauce, you can use a store-bought variety. Just be sure to choose one that is made with high-quality ingredients and has a good flavor.
  • When assembling the cold noodles, be sure to toss them with the sesame sauce until they are evenly coated. This will help to ensure that each bite is flavorful.
  • For a refreshing and light meal, serve the cold noodles immediately. However, if you need to make them ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Cold noodles with sesame sauce, chicken, and cucumbers are a delicious and refreshing meal that is perfect for a hot summer day. The combination of cold noodles, flavorful sauce, and crisp vegetables is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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