Classic Chinese Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh Chinese lo-mein-style egg noodles
  • 1-1/2 Tbs. Asian sesame oil
  • 5 Tbs. Chinese Chicken Broth or lower-salt chicken broth
  • 3-1/2 Tbs. well mixed Chinese sesame paste
  • 2 Tbs. thinly sliced scallion greens
  • 2 Tbs. dark soy sauce
  • 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbs. white rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. Hot Pepper Oil; more to taste
  • Freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a 4-quart pot. Have a large bowl of ice water ready. Add the noodles to the boiling water and stir. Cook until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer the noodles to the ice water to stop the cooking. Stir until cool; drain.

Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold, at least 1 and up to 4 hours.

Meanwhile, whisk the broth, sesame paste, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper oil, and a pinch of white pepper in a medium bowl.

Toss the noodles with the sauce, garnish with the cilantro, and serve.

nutrition information (per serving):
Calories (kcal): 380, Fat (kcal): 18, Fat Calories (g): 160, Saturated Fat (g): 3, Protein (g): 10, Monounsaturated Fat (g): 7, Carbohydrates (mg): 46, Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 7, Sodium (g): 600, Cholesterol (g): 40, Fiber (g): 3,