Cold Sesame Noodles

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Servings: 3 Difficulty: Advanced
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Chilled udon tossed in a creamy, nutty tahini sauce with crisp snow peas and a hint of spice.
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This refreshing dish features chewy whole wheat udon noodles coated in a rich, creamy sesame-tahini dressing. The sauce balances salty tamari, tangy rice vinegar, and the earthy depth of toasted sesame oil, with a gentle numbing heat from ground Szechuan peppercorns. Crisp blanched snow peas and cool cucumber slices provide a satisfying textural contrast to the soft noodles. It’s an ideal light meal for warm weather, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it a delicious make-ahead option that is both hearty and vibrant.

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Cold Sesame Noodles

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 Calories: 215.9

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This refreshing dish features chewy whole wheat udon noodles coated in a rich, creamy sesame-tahini dressing. The sauce balances salty tamari, tangy rice vinegar, and the earthy depth of toasted sesame oil, with a gentle numbing heat from ground Szechuan peppercorns. Crisp blanched snow peas and cool cucumber slices provide a satisfying textural contrast to the soft noodles. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal light meal for warm weather, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it a delicious make-ahead option that is both hearty and vibrant.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
  2. Blanch the trimmed snow peas in the boiling water for 1 minute until bright green.
  3. Remove the snow peas with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Drain the snow peas and cut them into thirds, then set aside.
  5. In the same boiling water, cook the whole wheat udon noodles until tender but still chewy (al dente), usually about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Drain the noodles well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water.
  7. While the noodles are hot, toss them in a serving bowl with toasted sesame oil to prevent clumping.
  8. In a blender or food processor, combine tahini, tamari, brown rice vinegar, maple syrup, roasted garlic, Szechuan peppercorns, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
  9. Blend in small amounts of the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency similar to pancake batter.
  10. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
  11. Fold in the blanched snow peas, diced cucumber, and sliced scallions.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional tamari or pepper if desired.
  13. Sprinkle with sesame seasoning salt (gomasio) before serving.
  14. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 44.8g15%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 8.9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sesame, noodles, udon, tahini, chinese, vegan, cold, summer, salad, spicy, szechuan, quick, easy, plant-based, comfort, asian, healthy, meal-prep, gluten-free-option, refreshing
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