Hotandcoldthaisesamenoodlesalad Recipes

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
• Whisk tamari, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sucanat, and chili paste together in a bowl.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

COLD SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
• Set 1 tablespoon seeds aside.
• Place the remaining seeds in the jar of a blender.
• Add the oil and process on low speed for 10 seconds.
• Scrape down the sides of the blender and process for another 10 seconds.
• Add the soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar and process to combine, about 5 seconds.
• Set the dressing aside.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.
• Add the salt and soba noodles and boil until al dente, about 4 minutes.
• Drain the noodles in a colander and return them to the cooking pot.
• Add cold water to the pot, swishing the noodles around to wash away the starch.
• Drain well.
• Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add the radishes, scallions, sprouts, and reserved tablespoon sesame seeds and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately.

COLD THAI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles al dente (do not overcook - mushy noodles won't work).
• Strain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
• Mix or wisk together all "dressing" ingredients (peanut butter through garlic power)until blended.
• In large bowl stir together noodles, 2/3 sauce (reserve 1/3 for later), and vegetables (reserve 1/2 chopped greens from green onion).
• Chill minimum 2 hours.
• Transfer to a bowl or platter, if you you want.
• Before serving pour reserved "dressing" over noodles.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds and reserved green onions (and cilantro if used).

COLD NOODLE SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine peanut butter, tamari, vinegar, cayenne, garlic and ginger, stirring to blend well. Stir in water to make a thick sauce. Set aside.
• Cook linguine in a large pot of boiling water until al dente about 10 minutes.
• Drain and rinse pasta under cold water, transfer to large bowl.
• Toss with sesame oil to coat.
• Add carrot, bell pepper, and scallions to the bowl with the linguine.
• Add reserved peanut sauce to coat, tossing gently to combine.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

HOT AND COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente, with a bite to it, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander. Drain the pasta very well.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad and serve.

HOT AND COLD THAI SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente, then cold shock it to stop the cooking process by running it under cold water in colander.
• Drain the pasta very well.
• In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together soy, peanut butter, vinegar, oil, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Adjust to taste.
• Add noodles and veggies and toss to combine the noodles and coat them evenly with sauce. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds throughout the salad.
• Tastes best if allowed to chill first.