It may look like mild mannered spaghetti noodles on that plate, but they are actually a very flavorful version of the Chinese take out menu favorite: Sesame Noodles. This recipe is sized for two adult portions. It is a frequent side dish when we are out cruising on our boat since it is so easy! Plus the sauce ingredients can be mixed ahead of time in a jelly jar and kept until you're ready to cook the noodles, pour on the no-cook sauce and eat.
It does contain peanuts, so obviously be aware if there are food allergies in your family.
Sambal Oelek is one of the ingredients; it's a Southeast Asian chilie/garlic sauce condiment that is readily available in American grocery stores. You can add as much as you want if you like it spicy (like I do!) but the 1 tsp the recipe calls for will probably not be too much for those who are "heat sensitive".
1/2 lb spaghetti or linguine pasta
SAUCE
1 Tbl toasted sesame oil
2 Tbl soy sauce
1 Tbl Chinese rice vinegar
1 Tbl tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 Tbl peanut butter
1/2 Tbl sugar
1/2 finely grated or minced fresh ginger
1-2 cloves finely minced garlic
1 tsp sambal oelek
For garnish:
cucumber cut into thin matchsticks
2 Tbl chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Lime wedges
Cook pasta per package directions.
While pasta is cooking, mix sauce ingredients in a bowl until homogeneous.
When pasta is cooked, drain well. Toss noodles with sauce to coat. Garnish with cucumber & chopped peanuts if desired, serve with a lime wedge for diners to squeeze over the top.
(The photo shows these noodles served with Sesame Hoisen Pork Chops and Ginger Sauteed Kale.)
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