Northern-style · Vegetarian

Sesame Noodles

Name: Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 200 g dried wheat noodles; 3 tbsp Chinese sesame paste; 4 tbsp warm water for dressing; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 0.5 tsp sugar; 150 g cucumber, thin strips

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Noodles in a creamy sesame dressing with fresh cucumber. Loosen sesame paste gradually instead of pouring in all the water at once.

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Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

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01
Prepare cucumber
Wash cucumber and cut into thin strips. Stir any separated oil back into the sesame paste.
02
Loosen the paste
Stir warm water into sesame paste a little at a time until smooth and pourable. It may thicken before it loosens.
03
Season and cook noodles
Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar into the dressing. Boil noodles following package directions and drain.
04
Toss and serve
Toss noodles with dressing and cucumber. If too thick, add a small splash of warm water. Serve freshly prepared.