The ultimate comfort food!
At least for me, noodles are pure comfort food. Add some Asian flavors and you cannot go wrong. This recipe was given to me by a coworker. The recipe calls for a pound of noodles, but I usually halve the recipe for just me and my husband.
This is an easy and quick recipe that is perfect for bringing to a casual picnic or party. It is intended to be served slightly cool or at room temperature, but is just as good served warm.
Sesame Noodles
16 oz. angel hair pasta
1 1/3 c. shredded carrots
4 T. sesame seeds, toasted*
1/2 c. light soy sauce
1/3 c. olive oil
1 t. sesame seed oil
1 T. sugar
1 t. ground ginger
1 T. white wine vinegar
1/2 t. red pepper flakes
4 scallions, diced for garnish (optional)
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the carrots to the water so they cook with the pasta. Do not over cook noodles. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, vinegar and pepper flakes.
3. Toss noodles in the dressing mixture and add toasted sesame seeds.
4. Sprinkle with diced scallions (green onion) for garnish.
5. Serve warm or chilled.
Enjoy!
~Nancy
*To toast the sesame seeds, the recipe calls for baking at ~325 degrees for about 2-4 minutes. I prefer to put the seeds in a dry frying pan at low-med heat. You need to pay attention though, because they will burn quickly. Stir the seeds until they are a nice light brown and then transfer them to a paper plate until you are ready to use.
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