Martha Stewart's Chinese Noodles With Sesame Dressing

Submitted by Bren_in_L.R.

"From her Food magazine. A great side dish instead of the usual steamed rice."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8 ounces chinese noodles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or 1/4 tsp if desired)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Cook 1 package (8 oz) thin Chinese noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse under cold water until completely cool. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with 1 Tbs vegetable oil.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 c fresh lime juice, 2 Tbs soy sauce, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tsp light brown sugar, and 1/8 to 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper; whisk in 3 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro.
3. Pour over noodles, season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
4. Toss and serve.