This past scorching summer in London had us dining on bits and bobs from the fridge, plenty of salads and pretty much anything else that didn’t actually require cooking. The thought of cold noodles then came to me and I wanted something cold yet rich and filling. Sesame noodles! The sauce is rich and savoury but the vegetables help keep it fresh.
They’re very easy to throw together and if Chinese cuisine is normally your thing, the majority of the ingredients will be in your fridge. It keeps very well in the fridge too and makes for a great snack or packed lunch.
And sure, it’s no longer summer in London but it’s still a good recipe!
Cold Sesame Noodles
serves 2-3.
300g dried wheat noodles
a little sesame oil
1 large carrot
1/2 an English cucumber
for the dressing:
2 heaped tbsps Chinese sesame paste
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp chilli oil
2 tbsps light soy sauce
2 tbsps rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 large spring onions, finely sliced
This recipe couldn’t be easier. Mix together all the dressing ingredients together. Shred the carrot and cucumber (leave out the seeds) and set aside.
Boil the noodles until al dente (or to your liking). Drain and cool with cold water and toss with the carrot, cucumber and all the dressing. Serve.
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 00:16
This would be lovely in a salad box x
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 00:17
I mean lunch box! X
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:14
That’s a great idea!
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 09:05
Sounds a very tasty way to use up leftover roasted meat or stretch a little meat to feed two people.
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:16
Yes! All add-ins are definitely welcome.
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 12:11
The temperature has dropped and the rain is pouring down in my corner of London today…but I am STILL going to make this summery recipe, because it looks awesome. Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:16
The weather is back to being summery! Noodles-ho!
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 15:16
This sounds so good (and easy)! I have to make this while it’s still above 10 degrees out there…
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:24
I hope you like it!
Fri, 13 Sep, 2013 at 17:05
I make this a lot with peanut butter, lime and chilli. Great quick dinner.
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:24
I still feel a bit weird about the use of peanut butter! 😀
Sat, 14 Sep, 2013 at 11:16
Sounds super quick and easy!
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:28
It is!
Sun, 15 Sep, 2013 at 13:50
I love sesame and peanut noodles – I can eat far too much of them at a go!
Sun, 6 Oct, 2013 at 20:29
They’re addictive, aren’t they?