COLD NOODLES WITH SESAME SAUCE, CHICKEN AND CUCUMBERS
It doesn't surprise me how often people order cold noodles with sesame sauce at Chinese restaurants. What is surprising, though, is how few people make the dish at home. It is incredibly easy to prepare, with common ingredients, and you can serve it as a main course or appetizer. You don't even need sesame sauce. Peanut butter is an acceptable substitute, as long as you use good peanut butter, simply defined as that made with peanuts and salt. (The name brands contain about 10 percent added hydrogenated fat, plus a couple of other typical additives.) Creamy is more common, but chunky is also good. It's easy enough to buy sesame paste (tahini) at health-food stores specializing in Middle Eastern ingredients and even at supermarkets. Sesame oil, which contributes mightily to the flavor of the finished dish, is a staple sold in Asian food stores (and, increasingly, in supermarkets).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, noodles, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. If your chicken is uncooked, poach it in water as it comes to a boil; it will cook in about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers, cut them in half, and, using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into shreds and set aside.
- When water comes to a boil, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. (If chicken is not done, you can still add pasta; remove chicken when it is done.) While pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil and paste, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin sauce with hot water, so that it is about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in cucumber. When pasta is done, drain it and run pasta (and chicken, if necessary) under cold water. Drain. Shred chicken (the easiest way to do this is with your fingers).
- Toss noodles and chicken with sauce and cucumbers. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary (the dish may need salt), then garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ramirez Marlenny
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The sesame sauce is so flavorful and the chicken and cucumbers are the perfect addition. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Chris Hammond
[email protected]I'm always looking for new noodle recipes and this one is a keeper. The cold noodles are refreshing and the sesame sauce is delicious. I'll be making this again soon.
dennis Arquette
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. I love the way the sesame sauce brings all the flavors together.
Wiz Chi love
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sesame sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
All Rounder fresh music
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Hlela Solata
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cold noodles, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sesame sauce was flavorful and the chicken and cucumbers were a nice addition.
MD akib Hosen
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the sesame sauce coats the noodles.
Tambou God'spower
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sesame sauce was especially popular.
Naya Pakistan
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the cold noodles, sesame sauce, chicken, and cucumbers.
Bokhutlo Fredericks
[email protected]Not a fan of cold noodles, but this dish changed my mind. The sesame sauce was so good, I could have eaten it on its own. The chicken and cucumbers were also great additions.
Laveka Mashele
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cold noodles were refreshing and the sesame sauce was delicious. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation.
Lovely Gujjar375 Lovely Gujjar 375
[email protected]This cold noodle dish was a hit at my dinner party! The sesame sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and cucumbers added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this again.