Description
A creamy, chilled Taiwanese sesame noodle dish with bold garlic, crisp cucumber, and tender chicken. Perfect for summer lunches or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dry wheat noodles
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Boil water and cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Rinse noodles under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together toasted sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and warm water until smooth.
- Place noodles in a large bowl and toss with the sesame sauce until well coated.
- Top with shredded chicken, cucumber, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve chilled. Add chili oil if desired.
Notes
- Use toasted sesame paste for deeper flavor.
- Chill sauce and noodles before assembling for a refreshing dish.
- Add toppings just before serving to retain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taiwanese sesame noodles, cold sesame noodles, summer noodles, TJ Lee noodles