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Old Family Secret (Sesame Noodles)

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-American
Keyword: Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

  • Make this dish the night before
  • 2 pounds chinese egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup black soy sauce
  • 3 T black Chinese vinegar
  • 3 T sugar
  • 1 1/2 T salt kosher coarse
  • 2 T hot pepper oil chili oil (start with 1 T it is really spicy with 2)
  • 1/2 cup finely sliced scallions white and green part
  • Recipe can easily be halved**

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles 1 pound at a time. Boil 4-5 minutes, until just tender.
  • Drain, rinse well under cold running water until chilled, and drain again. Put in a large bowl.
  • Combine remaining ingredients. Reserve approximately 1/4 of the dressing. Stir the rest into cold noodles, mixing well.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Just before serving toss with reserved dressing. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions.
  • Variations: Reduce salt to 1 T kosher, add 1-2 T oyster sauce. Add blanched asparagus or snow peas or sugar snap peas or cucumbers.
  • For a more substantial dish add shredded chicken or cooked shrimp.