Sesame Noodles

By lisajoytrick

try with the sesame seed crusted shrimp

Ingredients

• 10 cloves
• 1 three-inch piece ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 C Asian sesame paste
• 1/2 C plus 2 T sesame oil
• 1/2 C Mirin
• 1/2 t chili paste
• 1/4 C honey
• 1/4 C freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 limes
• 6 T homemade or canned chicken stock
• course salt
• 4 ounces rice-stick noodles
• Scallions, sliced 1/4 in thick, for garnish
• Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Blend (in food processor) garlic, sesame paste, 1/2 C sesame oil, mirin, chili paste, honey, lime juice and chicken stock - till smooth. Season with salt.

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and added noodles. Let simmer till tender (4-5 minutes.) Drain noodles, add remaining sesame oil and toss. Divide noodles amount serving dishes; drizzle with sauce sprinkle with scallions and cilantro and top with sesame-crusted shrimp.