Chinese Cold Sesame Noodles

Chinese Cold Sesame Noodles are an easy, refreshing and light meal consisting of chilled wheat noodles in an aromatic toasted sesame sauce, topped with shredded chicken and refreshing cucumber.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 783kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

Noodles:

200 g fresh Chinese wheat noodles cooked and drained
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Sesame sauce:

3 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste or substitute with tahini or peanut butter
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
½-1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
2 teaspoon rice vinegar
2-3 tablespoon hot water or as needed, for loosening

Toppings:

1 ½ C cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or steamed
½ cucumber julienned
1 stalk green onions chopped
chopped cilantro optional
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
chili oil optional

Instructions

Cook the noodles:

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
Toss the noodles with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Prepare the sesame sauce:

In a small bowl, mix together sesame paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar until combined.
Whisk in hot water 1 tablespoon at a time to loosen the mixture, until smooth. Give it a taste and adjust as needed.

Assemble:

In a large mixing bowl, toss the noodles with ¾ portion of the sesame sauce until well coated. Reserve some sesame sauce for pouring over the top.
Add in shredded chicken and toss lightly.
Divide into serving bowls. Top with julienned cucumber, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, chili oil, and extra sesame sauce.
Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before enjoying.

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