Sesame Noodles
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Recipe type: Side
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Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
  • •8 scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced
  • •1/2 cup canola oil
  • •2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • •2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • •12 ounces thin ramen noodles or spaghettini
  • •Kosher salt
  • •1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • •1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • •6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • •4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • •2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
  1. Prepare the chili oil: In a saute pan, add the scallion whites, oil, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper. Saute for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the noodles until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a bowl, add the tahini (it likely is separated, so stir well first), vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and 3 Tbsp of the chili oil. Season with salt. Mix well and taste, you may want to add a little more sugar, vinegar, etc. for your taste.
  4. Mix the dressing into a large bowl with the noodles. Add the scallions and mix well.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  6. Note: Best served at room temperature, so if making ahead, bring to room temperature before serving.
Recipe by Cook Eat Run at https://cookeatrun.com/2014/08/31/sesame-noodles/