WHAT'S FOR DINNER | COLD SESAME NOODLES | SUMMER RECIPES

sesame paste

🥗Healthier: tahini

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Tahini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides spice with a different flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are gluten-free and budget-friendly.

Cook ramen style noodles according to package instructions for about 5 minutes; drain and let cool at room temperature.

Coat the cooled noodles with vegetable oil to keep them from sticking together.

In a bowl, combine sesame paste, soy sauce, sugar, black vinegar, sesame oil, and salt; mix until smooth.

Gradually add hot water to the sauce mixture until it reaches a thinner consistency, being careful not to break the sauce.

Add a small amount of mayonnaise to the sauce for creaminess and emulsification; mix well and taste, adjusting sugar if necessary.

Prepare toppings by slicing scallions at an angle and cutting Persian cucumbers into thin strips without peeling them.

Grind sesame seeds in a mortar and pestle for added texture.

Assemble the dish by placing noodles in a bowl, drizzling sauce over them, and topping with scallions, cucumbers, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Sprinkle ground sesame seeds on top for garnish.

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