Tbwap's Sesame Asian Noodles |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Enjoy these tasty Asian noodles year round. This side dish compliments your main protein to feed all types of diets: vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. These noodles are filling, addicting, easy to make and can be served both warm or cold. Read more . They keep better when kept cold, which is why we moms opt to make a batch and serve them cold for the first round at least. This dish pairs well with roasted choice cuts of beef, glazed chicken breast, salt & pepper shrimp, or grilled tofu/tempeh. - TBWAP My husband has been craving Asian food lately, so when emailed me this particular recipe I knew I would have to try it. The easiest way for me to save my recipes is online, so I figured that I would share what they shared. It's great for moms (in fact, it stands for Tight Bod with a Pod. Ingredients:
12 oz pasta |
3 tbsp dark sesame oil |
2 tbsp peanut oil |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
2 tbsp brown sugar |
3/4 c creamy peanut butter |
3 tbsp rice vinegar |
3 tbsp soy sauce |
6 tbsp hot water |
1/2 c chopped peanuts |
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds |
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal |
1 tsp chili paste (optional for heat) |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, unsalted water over medium heat until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut oil, garlic, brown sugar, peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend.
3. Drain and rinse the pasta really well with cold water. Transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil to avoid sticking together. Allow the noodles to chill before the next step.
4. Toss the noodles with peanut sauce as well as chopped peanuts until well coated.
5. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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