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Cold Sesame Noodle Recipe
Cold sesame noodle, also known as Liang Mian, is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine and commonly served during summertime. It’s a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the satisfying chewiness of ramen noodles with a tangy sesame dressing.
Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch, a potluck dish, or a flavorful side, these cold sesame noodle is a crowd-pleaser. So, grab a fork and enjoy this delicious dish with your family today.
Why This Recipe Works
Cold sesame noodle is easy to make and only requires a few fresh ingredients and a homemade sesame dressing. All ingredients are accessible from local grocery stores.
This convenient recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch when you’re short on time.
It’s also versatile and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. You can adjust the ingredients and toppings based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences. Whether you want to add more vegetables, protein (such as shredded chicken), or spice it up with additional seasonings to enhance the flavor.
Recipe Ingredients
Homemade cold sesame noodle calls for the following ingredients:
- Ramen noodles
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Ham
Tangy, flavorful sesame dressing is combined with seven ingredients.
- Soy sauce
- Chinese black rice vinegar
- Sesame paste
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- Water
- Roasted white sesame seeds
How To Make Cold Sesame Noodle?
To start, you’ll need to cook the noodles properly by following the instruction on the package.
After cooking, drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water. Set the noodles aside while preparing the sesame dressing.
The sesame dressing is the star of this dish, adding a rich and nutty flavor. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing and stir consistently until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Now it’s time to assemble the dish. Transfer the cooked noodles to a shallow plate or bowl. On top of the noodles, arrange fresh tomato slices, julienned cucumber, and slices of ham.
Finally, drizzle the sesame dressing generously over the noodles and toppings. The dressing will infuse the dish with its distinct sesame flavor, adding depth and complexity to each bite. Enjoy.
Cooking Tips
- Cook the noodle followed by the instruction on the back of the package. Different kinds of noodles will have a particular way and time to cook them. Do Not overcook the noodles.
- Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water or soak them in ice-cold water. This step not only stops the cooking process but also helps to remove any excess starch, resulting in a delightful chewy texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of noodles should I use to make cold sesame noodle?
Although ramen noodles are commonly used when making cold sesame noodle, you can certainly experiment with other type of noodles, such as, soba noodle, undo noodle, Lo Mein noodle or Chinese egg noodle.
Can I substitute of adjust any ingredients for sesame dressing?
The dressing typically calls for rice vinegar or white vinegar. If you don’t have these, you can use apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or even lemon juice as a tangy substitute. The choice of vinegar will slightly affect the overall flavor, so adjust accordingly.
You may also add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to the dressing to create an unique and umai flavor.
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe has 613 calories per serving.
Cold Sesame Noodle
Ingredients
- 2 pack ramen noodle
- 1 tomato (sliced )
- 1/2 cucumber (julienne)
- 6 slices ham (julienne )
Sesame Dressing
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons luke warm water
- 2 tablespoons roasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a saucepan, fill it up to 2/3 full with water and bring it to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, following the instruction on the back of the package.
- Drain the noodle and rinse with cold water. Set aside. This step helps to create a chewy texture.
- Prepare the sesame dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and stirring consistently until the sugar has dissolved.
- Transfer the noodles to a shallow plate, then arrange tomato slices, julienne cucumber, and ham on top. Finally, drizzle the sesame dressing generously over the noodles and toppings. And serve immedidatel.
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Notes
- Cook the noodle followed by the instruction on the back of the package. Different kinds of noodles will have a particular way and time to cook them. Do Not overcook the noodles.
- Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water or soak them in ice-cold water. This step not only stops the cooking process but also helps to remove any excess starch, resulting in a delightful chewy texture.
Can you use yakasoba noodles?
Hi Roxanne. Yes, you may use the same noodles as you would for yakisoba.
Not only a delicious recipe, but a very pretty plate!
Hello, Bee!
Wondering if you can recommend something other than ham?
Maybe cooked pork loin, cooled and cut into match-sticks? Ham just isn’t my jam!
Thnx~
Jimmy
You can definitely substitute the ham for something else you enjoy!
Hi… is the sesame paste same as Tahini?
Yes, you may use Tahini as a sesame paste substitution in this recipe.
The way to get the dressing to cling to the noodles better is to make the dressing in advance and refrigerate until really cold. As soon as the noodles are done, drain but don’t rinse. Mix with the cold dressing. The reaction of the hot noodles with the cold sauce will get each strand coated. The noodles get cooled by the sauce. This is the way the famed Mandarette restaurant here in LA does it and it never misses!
Great advice, thank you!
Can’t wait to try it.