Salty, sweet, creamy, and nutty - all in one bite!
Servings 2people
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 10 minutesmins
Ingredients
400gramsfresh wheat noodlesor 200g dried noodles
1tbspTaiwanese sesame paste zhi ma jiang
1tbsppeanut butter
1tspsesame oil
1tspChinese black vinegar
1.5tbsplight soy sauce
1.5tbspdark soy sauce
2tspsugar
2tspchili oil
1/4cup starch waterfrom cooking noodles
Toppings
1scallionchopped
1cucumberjulienned
1/2tspsesame seeds
Instructions
In a bowl, combine the sesame paste, peanut butter, sesame oil, black vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili oil, and sugar. Set aside.
Cook the noodles based on the package instructions. *The starch water should be thick to help create a rich thick sauce. Allow the water to come up to about an inch above the noodles when cooking.*
Transfer the noodles to a bowl and start by adding 1/4 starch water. Add the sauce on top of the noodles and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more starch water.
Garnish with scallions, cucumbers and sesame seeds.
Notes
Taiwanese Sesame Paste (Zhi Ma Jiang) is one of the key ingredients that gives this dish its distinct flavor, however, it is not to be mistaken for tahini.
You can be creative with your garnish. Some optional ingredients include cucumber, green onion, cilantro, chili oil, and crushed sesame seeds. You can also sprinkle some crushed peanuts for the extra nutty goodness.
This dish can also be served cold. Rinse the noodles in cold water after it is cooked, then drain in a colander. Mix with sauce and enjoy!