Sesame Cold Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 200 grams dried wheat noodles
• 3 tablespoons tahini or sesame paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil the wheat noodles in a large pot of water for 4-5 minutes until al dente, then drain and immediately rinse under cold running water until completely chilled.

2. 2

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

3. 3

   Toss the chilled noodles with the sesame dressing until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Divide the noodles into two bowls, top with julienned cucumber and toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.