Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil
A flavorful Asian noodle dish combining fresh Chinese egg noodles with a spicy sesame sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts and aromatic Thai basil. The sauce blends sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili oil for the perfect balance of heat and umami.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon peanut oil
- •2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- •2 cloves garlic
- •3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- •2 tablespoons soy sauce
- •2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- •1½ tablespoons sugar
- •1 tablespoon hot chili oil
- •1½ teaspoons salt
- •1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles
- •12 whole green onions
- •½ cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
- •¼ cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- •note
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl. Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
5 min
- 2.
Place noodles in sieve over sink. Separate noodles with fingers and shake to remove excess starch. Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to bowl with sauce. Add sliced green onions and toss to coat noodles. Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
75 min
