Chilled Sesame Noodles
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Chilled Sesame Noodles

Chilled noodles are my daughter Ajna’s favorite summer snack. Every time I make them, she salivates over them and then takes the leftovers home. I’ve made them with different vegetables, including raw asparagus or zucchini, roasted butternut squash, and herbs like parsley, basil and cilantro. If you’re not using sesame, try peanut butter with chopped toasted peanuts. You can do the same with almond butter. I’ve made them with buckwheat noodles, fresh pasta and rice noodles. This recipe uses cabbage; however, you can substitute it with any vegetable of your choice. Given how salty soy sauce can be, hold off on adding salt until you taste the finished dish.

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Cook Time

20 Minutes + Chill Time

Serves

4

Step 1
Boil the noodles in salted water according to the manufacturer’s directions. Drain.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, black pepper, soy sauce, ginger, tahini and rice wine vinegar.
Step 3
Add the noodles and toss until well combined. Add the cabbage, sesame seeds and cilantro. Taste and add salt if needed.

12 ounces noodles or pasta of your choice

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon black pepper

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons unpeeled grated ginger

1/4 cup tahini

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 cups sliced purple cabbage

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/2 bunch minced cilantro

Salt if needed

Notes & Variations

  • For a layer of heat, add a minced serrano or some red chile powder to the noodles.
  • The noodles will last in your refrigerator for up to three days and are best made a few hours before serving.
  • The cabbage will be crunchy at first but will wilt and soften with the marinade.
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Noodle Time!

Sometimes all you need is a hearty bowl of noodles.

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