Pearl's Sesame Noodles

Lennie's Note:

Pearl is the aunt of a friend, and this is auntie's recipe. I really liked it and thought others here would too! I liked it at room temperature, but you could serve it chilled.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 1 ½ tablespoons Chinese chili sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons tahini
• ½ tablespoon white sugar
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 slice fresh ginger , size of a dime,peeled and chopped
• 2 green onions , finely sliced

Garnish

• freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped English cucumber
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions just until al dente stage; drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
2. Toss cooked noodles with sesame oil; set aside.
3. To prepare sauce, whisk all sauce ingredients together.
4. Pour over noodles and toss well.
5. Grind pepper over to taste, then garnish with cucumber and coriander.

Reviews

[Mirj]

Another winner from Lennie! I could really get addicted to these noodles. I used curly spirals instead of spaghetti, and they seemed to hold the dressing well. I also added a touch more ginger and a bit more tahini than called for, and it was a major taste explosion! I am going to make this often! Thanks Lennie, I adore your recipes!

[Izzy Knight]

MM...YUM! This pasta is so easy and delicious. Unlike the pasta I am used to having, it's not greasy or heavy. Very light and the flavour bounces off your tongue! I served it cold.

[D~]

I've been looking for a sesame noodle recipe that sounded not only good, but easy to make...this one's a winner!