Name: Cold Chili Sesame Noodles
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Wheat noodles (ramen or thin wheat noodles); 3 tbsp Tahini; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Chili oil; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 garlic (clove, finely grated); 1-2 tbsp water (cold, to loosen); Scallions (thinly ribboned); Toasted sesame seeds; Chili oil (heavy drizzle); Red chili (fresh, thinly sliced, optional)

Cold Chili Sesame Noodles

Chilled noodles tossed in a bold sesame-chili sauce with layers of heat, tang, and nuttiness.

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Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: 2

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Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles

8 oz Wheat noodles ramen or thin wheat noodles

Sauce

3 tbsp Tahini
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
1 tbsp Chili oil
1 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tsp Sugar
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1-2 tbsp water cold, to loosen

To Finish

Scallions thinly ribboned
Toasted sesame seeds
Chili oil heavy drizzle
Red chili fresh, thinly sliced, optional

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Instructions

Cook the Noodles

Boil noodles according to package. Drain and immediately rinse under cold running water or rest in an ice bath until completely cold.

Make the Sauce

Whisk together tahini, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable. It should coat a spoon but not be gluey.