Chilled noodles with sesame sauce, cucumber, and herbs create a vibrant, refreshing dish for warm days.
# What You Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10 ounces thin wheat noodles or soba noodles
02 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Sesame Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini or smooth peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
→ Vegetables and Toppings
11 - 1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
12 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
13 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
17 - Lime wedges, to serve
# How to Make:
01 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain, rinse under cold water until fully cooled, and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil to prevent clumping.
02 - Combine tahini or peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, finely grated garlic, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons water, adding an additional tablespoon if needed, until the sauce is smooth and easily pourable.
03 - Divide the chilled noodles between serving bowls. Spoon a generous amount of sesame sauce over each portion.
04 - Arrange cucumber, carrots, and spring onions over the noodles. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and sliced red chili if using.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
