Lower Fat Cold Sesame Noodles Recipes

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately transfer to a plate to cool.
• Whisk tamari, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sucanat, and chili paste together in a bowl.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add dressing, sesame seeds, and green onions. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer (water should be as salty as seawater). Meanwhile, gently unroll the fresh noodle "nests" to aerate and separate the strands prior to boiling. Place noodles into simmering water, gently stir and cook until al dente, 2½-3 minutes. Drain, then immediately rinse under cold water to chill. Toss with 1-2 teaspoons peanut oil and set aside.
• Sauce, part 1: In a blender, combine peppercorns, peanut oil, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sesame paste, peanut butter, shallot, ½ chili, garlic, ginger, and a few sprigs cilantro. Set aside.
• Prepare garnish: Cut a 2½-inch piece from the cucumber; slice piece into wide planks, stack, and slice into matchsticks. (Reserve the remainder for another use, or use as additional garnish.) Slice remaining half of chili into fine matchsticks. Thinly slice light green part of the scallion on a 45-degree angle. Set garnish aside.
• Sauce, part 2: Purée sauce until it is smooth with a thin consistency, about 1 minute. Taste to adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary. Makes about 2 cups. (Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.)
• Assembly: Evenly divide noodles into 4 bowls. Using a bulb baster, drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of sauce over the noodles. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of cilantro, scallions, fresh chili, and a little bundle of cucumber. Serve immediately.

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• While pasta is cooking, pulse all of the ingredients in a food processor just until well incorporated (do not over blend).
• When the pasta is cooked, drain, and mix with sauce.
• Then add carrots and toss (I never leave the carrots out).
• Chill for a few hours before serving.
• They are best cold!
• Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds just before serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodle or spaghetti according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• In a small sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, water, ketchup, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until well mixed.
• Remove from the heat and cool about 10 minutes.
• Toss the noodles with the sauce, sprinkle with scallions and serve.

LOWER FAT COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• 1. Cook noodles. Drain.
• 2. Chop veggies.
• 3. Assemble sauce ingredients.
• 4. Toss noodles, veggies and sauce together. Chill. Garnish with sesame seeds.

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and stir to keep them from sticking together. Cook until barely tender and still firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain the noodles really well, transfer to a wide serving bowl, and toss immediately with 3 tablespoons of the sesame oil so they don't stick together.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the ginger, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring for a minute, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. Place into a blender along with the brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, hot water, chili sauce, and the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Puree and refrigerate until cold.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden brown. (Shake the pan constantly to keep the seeds from burning). Put the noodles in a serving bowl and toss with the sesame sauce. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with the lime wedges.

ORIENTAL COLD NOODLE SALAD (LOW FAT/VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles in a large pot of water according to package directions; drain then rinse with very cold water, drain again.
• Cut the noodles into about 3 to 4-inches then place into a large bowl.
• Add in grated carrots and green onions; set aside.
• In a bowl mix together dark sesame oil with rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne pepper (or red pepper flakes) stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved; pour over the noodles and vegetables, add in sesame seeds then toss well to coat.
• Season with black pepper if desired.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 or more hours.
• If you find that the noodles are too dry after chilling time add in a small amount more of soy sauce and toss.

COLD SESAME NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles.
• Drain& cool.
• Mix all the ingredients except the snow peas, coriander& scallions.
• Taste& adjust seasonings as necessary.
• Thin with water if too thick.
• Add noodles& raw snow peas& toss until well coated.
• Sprinkle top with scallions& coriander.