Sesame Noodles

By arthurlemay

Serve with sesame shrimp.

Ingredients

• 10 garlic cloves
• 1 3-inch piece of fresh Ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup Asian sesame paste
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup rice wine
• 1/2 teaspoon hot chili paste
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes)
• 6 tablespoons chicken broth
• Kosher salt to taste
• 4 ounces rice-stick noodles
• Sliced scallions for garnish
• Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Place garlic, Ginger, sesame paste, 1/2 cup sesame oil, rice wine, chili paste, honey, lime juice and chicken stock in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl, season with salt to taste and set aside.

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add rice-stick noodles and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and transfer to a medium bowl. add remaining sesame oil and toss to coat.

Divide noodles among serving dishes and drizzle with reserved sesame sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and cilantro and serve.

These noodles can be served warm or at room temperature, and the recipe can be doubled easily.