## Cold Sesame Noodles: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Dish ##
When the weather heats up, there's nothing more refreshing than a cold noodle dish. This recipe for Cold Sesame Noodles from Tyler Florence is a perfect example. The noodles are tossed with a flavorful sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil. The result is a dish that is light, yet satisfying, and packed with flavor.
In addition to the classic Cold Sesame Noodles recipe, this article also includes a recipe for a Spicy Szechuan Sauce, a Peanut Sauce, and a Cold Noodle Salad with Chicken and Vegetables. These recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures, so you can find the perfect cold noodle dish to suit your taste.
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a refreshing dish to serve at your next party, these Cold Sesame Noodles are sure to be a hit.
COLD SESAME NOODLES - TYLER FLORENCE
Make and share this Cold Sesame Noodles - Tyler Florence recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm, about 3 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- In the same pot, heat the peanut oil over medium low heat. addd green onions, ginger, garlic, and chile paste.
- Cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened, only about a minute or so.
- Then stir in brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and peanut butter is smooth. Toss noodles back into pan and coat with sauce.
- Toss sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium low heat until golden brown. Shake the pan constantly to keep them from burning. Put noodles in a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro and cucmber strips. You can place the sauced noodles in the refrigerator and serve them cold; just garnish right before serving.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling salted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain the noodles well and transfer to a wide bowl.
- In a blender, add the ginger, garlic, sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and water. Process until the mixture is smooth. Put the blender jar into the refrigerator and let it chill for about 1/2 hour. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss until well coated. Serve garnished with the scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and stir to keep them from sticking together. Cook until barely tender and still firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain the noodles really well, transfer to a wide serving bowl, and toss immediately with 3 tablespoons of the sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring for a minute, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. Place into a blender along with the brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, hot water, chili sauce, and the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Puree and refrigerate until cold.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. (Shake the pan constantly to keep the seeds from burning). Put the noodles in a serving bowl and toss with the sesame sauce. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with the lime wedges.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- In a small saucepan, heat the peanut oil over medium-low flame. Add the green onions, ginger, garlic, and chili paste. Cook and stir for a minute until soft and fragrant. Mix in the brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the peanut butter has smoothed out. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with the sesame seeds, cucumber slices, and cilantro.
DUCK BREASTS WITH ROASTED PEARS AND COLD SESAME NOODLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the pears on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Place them into the oven and roast 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a knife.
- Meanwhile, put the duck breasts on a cutting board skin side up and score all over in a tiny crosshatch pattern, so the fat will render and the skin will crisp. Season all over with salt and pepper and drizzle with 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the breasts to a stainless steel pan over medium heat, skin side down, and cook slowly for about 12 to 15 minutes until the fat is rendered and the skin is browned and crispy. Occasionally spoon the fat out into a bowl. Turn the breasts and cook 1 to 2 more minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the duck to a cutting board to rest.
- To serve, cut the duck breasts crosswise, on an angle, into 8 slices each. Mound the Sesame Noodles evenly between 4 bowls. Add half a sliced duck breast to each bowl along with a peach half. Garnish with watercress and lime wedges.
- Cold Sesame Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and stir to keep them from sticking together. Cook until barely tender and still firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain the noodles really well, transfer to a wide serving bowl, and toss immediately with 3 tablespoons of the sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring for a minute, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. Place into a blender along with the brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, hot water, chili sauce, and the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Puree and refrigerate until cold.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. (Shake the pan constantly to keep the seeds from burning). Put the noodles in a serving bowl and toss with the sesame sauce. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with the lime wedges.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
I first had these at a little lunch counter in the building that I worked in. They were very popular and my absolute favorite! The woman who owned the lunch counter also had a catering company and when I went to work for her during the holidays I asked for the recipe and she gave it to me! :) Now I can have them anytime and they are great to keep in the fridge for a quick something or to take to a barbecue or potluck. I promise they will be well received!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Spaghetti
Time 18m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- While pasta is cooking, pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor just until well incorporated (do not over blend).
- When the pasta is cooked, drain, and mix with sauce.
- Then add carrots and toss (I never leave the carrots out).
- Chill for a few hours before serving.
- They are best cold!
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 209.8, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 12.7
COLD SESAME NOODLES
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
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.
TAKEOUT-STYLE SESAME NOODLES
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
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
Steps:
- Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm; usually about two minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. You can refrigerate at this point but you don't need if you're going to serve within an hour. In a blender combine the oil, ginger, chili/garlic sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend for a about two mins. Toss noodles with greens onions and sesame seeds before you add the peanut sauce. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Noodles will hold up to an hour at room temperature. Add several tablespoons of hot water after this time and gently toss for another ½ hour or so hold time. Great for lunch the next day if there's any left.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality sesame seeds, soy sauce, and vinegar.
- Toast the sesame seeds: Toasting the sesame seeds will enhance their flavor and aroma. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the seeds are golden brown and fragrant.
- Make the sesame paste ahead of time: The sesame paste can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add or omit vegetables based on your preferences.
- Cook the noodles al dente: Al dente noodles will have a slightly firm bite to them. This is the ideal texture for cold sesame noodles.
- Rinse the noodles with cold water: Rinsing the noodles with cold water will stop the cooking process and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Serve the noodles immediately: Cold sesame noodles are best served immediately after they are made. However, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make cold sesame noodles that are sure to impress your family and friends.
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