Cold Sesame Noodles

Friday, September 25, 2020

Includes my adaptations. Original recipe: Sesame Noodles by Gimme Some Oven

Overview

• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 15 mins
• Total time: 20 mins
• Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) uncooked pasta (thicker is better)
• 2/5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon MSG
• 1/2 cup thinly-sliced green onions
• a spoon of corn starch
• optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, extra green onions, extra black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions in a large stockpot of generously-salted water
2. 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
3. Once the pasta is ready, drain it. Then immediately toss the pasta with the sauce and green onions until combined
4. Mix the corn starch with 2 spoons of water. Add the corn starch mixture and stir to thicken
5. Serve warm or cold, sprinkled with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 4 days