Sesame Noodles

sassafrasnanc's Note:

This is one of the most popular recipes I've ever made! From kid's to old folks everyone loves these noodles. Add some spicy "Rooster sauce" and more ginger to give it even more flavor. I have now adjusted my original recipe post (9/07). Apparently an employee had written the recipe down incorrectly cause I never measured. It's a really easy dish to make for pot luck's etc. Toast your sesame seeds if they haven't already been toasted for better flavor. Almost all of the ingredients are available at any Oriental Market and most regular grocery stores. You can add other ingredients to make it a whole meal. --Please note-- the soy sauce amount was incorrect in this recipe! I have now changed it! Add more if you like.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 5.0 cups

• 1 lb linguine
• 1⁄3;-½ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
• 1⁄8; cup rice vinegar
• 4 tablespoons grated fresh ginger , adjust to taste
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper , adjust to taste
• 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds , regular can be substituted
• ½ bunch green onion , diced, green only

Directions:

1. Cook linguine noodles per directions on package. Drain well.
2. Combine next 5 ingredients and mix well with noodles. (I use gloved hands to do this).
3. Mix in sesame seeds and most of green onions.
4. Let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving and stir occasionally during this time.
5. Sprinkle with reserved green onion for decorative purposes.

Reviews

[fyrfli]

I made this tonight and we all loved it ( 6 y/o son, hubby and I). I more or less eyeballed the ingredients. I added a little (like 1/2 tsp) garlic chilli paste and hubby added more at the table.

[pheebess]

I was looking for a peanut-free recipe to share with my 12 month old for lunch, and this fit the bill. I didn't have sesame seeds or enough ginger for my taste, so I am looking forward to making this again with the correct adjustments. I added some shredded carrot and 2 oranges, peeled and chopped. I would DEFINITELY recommend the orange- the sweetness was the perfect compliment to the other flavors in this dish.

[adopt a greyhound]

DH loved these noodles. Loved the flavor and went great with Grilled Flank Steak With Spicy Garlic Sauce. I did use Chinese egg noodles.