World Flavors Cookbook

Sesame Noodles (Ma Jiang Mian)

Cold or warm wheat noodles tossed in a rich, nutty roasted sesame paste sauce.

Cuisine: China

Ingredients

• 200g wheat noodles
• Sauce: 3 tbsp roasted sesame paste (or peanut butter)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 clove minced garlic
• Chili oil to taste
• Topping: Cucumber strips, crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Whisk sauce ingredients together, adding a little warm water until creamy and pourable.
2. Boil noodles until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. Toss noodles with the sesame sauce.
4. Top with cucumber and peanuts.