Popular Food To Eat in China |Cold Sesame Noodles

Gluten-Free, Vegan Chinese Cold Sesame Noodles

Chinese cold sesame noodles are packed with flavor, thanks to a soy sauce, peanut butter, and tahini sauce. The chewy noodles are served cold, making them perfect for taking on the go. Serve with some raw or steamed veggies or toss them right into the noodles.

RECIPE'S 

1 pound rice stick noodles

3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

1 tablespoon peanut butter (creamy is best)

1 teaspoon water

1 tablespoon tahini

1 tablespoon cooking sherry, or rice vinegar

1 tablespoon maple syrup

2 teaspoons soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 medium green onions, white and green parts chopped

Salt, to taste, optional

Toasted sesame seeds, optional

Coarsely chopped cilantro, optional

Lime wedges, optional.

PREPARATIONS 

STEP 1

Gather the ingredients.

STEP 2

Cook the rice noodles in boiling water just until they begin to soften but are not yet all the way cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain well.

STEP 3

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil and fry the noodles, stirring frequently. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the noodles are soft. Remove from the heat.

STEP 4

In a large bowl or blender, whisk or blend together the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, the peanut butter, water, tahini, sherry or rice vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce (or tamari), garlic, and ginger.

STEP 5

Toss this mixture with the noodles. Adjust the seasoning with salt, if necessary.

STEP 6 

Stir in the chopped green onions. Chill about 20 minutes before serving. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!