Name: Spicy Sesame Noodles
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces udon or ramen noodles; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 1-2 limes (juiced to make 1 tablespoon juice); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon tahini; 2 tablespoons creamy peanut, sunflower, or almond butter; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; For the garnish:; 1 lime, quartered; 1 medium-large cucumber, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 6 scallions, sliced into 1/2” long pieces; 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles, stir well, and lower the heat. Cook the noodles at a simmer for 4-6 minutes or until tender. Rinse the noodles in a colander with cool water.
2
Let the noodles continue to drain while you combine the sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well until the tahini and nut butter are smoothly incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Add the noodles and mix well.
3
Serve the noodles at room temperature in individual bowls sprinkled with black sesame seeds and garnished with cucumber, scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Spicy Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

Directions

Find These Ingredients at Nature's Market