Noodles with Sesame and Garlic
This traditional and very tasty form of Chinese "fast food" is quick and easy to prepare. You may apply the recipe to virtually any type of noodles, adjusting the sauce to your own taste, and adding whatever sort of vegetables you like best. Works great as a salad or appetizer!
1 teaspoon salt
250 g (9 oz) dried wheat or other noodles
50 g (1 cup) fresh mung bean sprouts, washed and drained
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into fine strips
2 spring onions, minced Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Dressing
2 tablespoons sesame paste or tahini, blended with 3 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon black Chinese vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Dressing ingredients, then set aside.
2 Bring a large pot of water with the salt to a boil, and cook the noodles according to the package directions.
3 Drain the noodles, rinse under cool water, and drain again. Place the noodles in a large bowl. Add the Dressing and mix well. Toss in the bean sprouts and the red bell pepper. Garnish with the spring onions and ground black pepper.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 8 mins