Lemon Sesame Noodles Recipes

SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions in a large stockpot of generously-salted water.
• Meanwhile, as the pasta is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ground ginger, chili garlic sauce, garlic powder and black pepper together in a bowl until combined.
• Once the pasta is ready, drain it. Then immediately toss the pasta with the sauce and green onions until combined.
• Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

CHERRY SESAME NOODLES WITH LEMON-HOISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a saucepan or small skillet, heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil over medium heat. Add garlic and white onion tips, sauté for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk rice wine vinegar, Hoisin sauce, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, half of the lemon zest, ginger, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce. Add to cooked garlic mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until very bubbly. Reduce heat to medium, add cherries, and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 or until thickened. Remove from heat. Set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, cook noodles to al dente, about 6 minutes, or as directed on package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Toss noodles with 1 Tbsp peanut oil, 1 Tbsp sesame oil and green onion tips. Set aside.
• 3. To Pan-Roast Broccoli: Stir water, salt,1/2 tsp hot sauce and 1 Tbsp honey together in small bowl until salt dissolves; set aside. In large nonstick skillet with tight-fitting lid, heat 2 Tbsp peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook, without stirring, until bottoms of florets just begin to brown, 1-2 minutes. Turn florets over with spatula, and brown other side, about 1-2 minutes. Add water mixture and cover skillet; cook broccoli about 2 minutes. If needed, continue to cook until desired tenderness. Add lemon-hoisin sauce and noodles to pan, gently toss. Gently fold cilantro and sesame seeds into noodles. Place noodles and broccoli on serving platter and sprinkle with almonds and remaining lemon zest. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.

LEMON-SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Make dressing: Add tahini into bowl and gradually add boiling water until smooth.
• Add remaining dressing ingredients and whisk until combined.
• Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
• Boil pasta until just tender (about 7 minutes).
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
• Transfer to serving bowl and drizzle with sesame oil.
• Toss to coat evenly.
• Add the dressing and mix well.
• Sprinkle with scallions, parsley, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Refrigerate or serve at room temperature.