Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Noodles
Sauce
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; whisk or electric mixer.
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Steps
Cook · About 5 min
- Boil 350 g wheat noodles, 2500 ml water for the package time, then drain and rinse cool.
Mix · About 5 min
- Whisk 60 g Chinese sesame paste, 30 ml soy sauce, 20 ml rice vinegar, 15 ml sesame oil, 15 g sugar, 80 ml warm water until creamy; add the water gradually.
Check: Look for this result: creamy; add the water gradually.
Serve · About 5 min
- Toss noodles with sauce and 200 g cucumber, shredded, 30 g spring onions, sliced. Serve at once or refrigerate promptly.
Check: The noodles are tender with a slight bite, and the sauce coats them evenly.
Tips
- Thin sesame paste gradually so it blends smoothly.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use smooth peanut butter instead of sesame paste.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Sesame Noodles one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
FAQ
What matters most when making Sesame Noodles?
Thin sesame paste gradually so it blends smoothly.
What can I substitute in Sesame Noodles?
Use smooth peanut butter instead of sesame paste.
Can I prepare Sesame Noodles ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Sesame Noodles one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
