Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken
"Everybody likes sesame noodles! I like this recipe because unlike others, it's not floating in oil."
photo by Baby Kato
- Ready In:
- 38mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup Chinese sesame paste or 1/2 cup tahini (stir before measuring)
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon hot chili oil (amount to taste)
- 1 lb cooked chicken breast
- 1 cucumber
- 1 lb thin Chinese egg noodles (wheat noodles or thin spaghetti may also be used)
- 1 -2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and hot oil.
- Stir in 1/4 cup cold water until it forms a smooth sauce; set aside.
- Chop chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- Peel cucumber, slice, and remove seeds; chop into bite-size pieces.
- Cook noodles in boiling water just until tender, 5-8 minutes (if using another type, refer to package directions).
- Place noodles in cold water and allow to drain.
- Place drained noodles in a large bowl and toss with the chicken and cucumber.
- Pour half the sauce over the noodles along with the sesame seeds and toss gently.
- Place noodles on serving platter (or serve from the bowl).
- Pass remaining sauce at table to add as desired.
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Reviews
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very good, have made several times now, have added other vegatables like red pepper, good hot, stir fry chicken then veggies then add pasta and sauce as a nice hot dinner -
Almost missed reviewing this for the Australian May swap. We have become very fond of oriental noodles and we loved this combination. I was a little hesitant on the sesame oil but it melded beautifully. Loved the addition of the chili oil - the cucumber was added a nice crunch. Have added this to my collection. Thank you Sue L. -
This is extremely easy and tasty, too. I did add crushed red pepper flakes and this gave it a nice "bite" -- I was afraid it might be too bland without it. Also, I heated up the sauce so that I could serve the dish warm. I used whole wheat spaghetti for my noodles and this tasted great. I will make again soon!
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