Lucas Sin’s Chilled Sesame Noodles Are Your Go-To Summer Dish | Chefs At Home

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.

Make the sauce by mixing 100% sesame paste, fermented tofu, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sichuan peppercorn oil, sesame oil, Chinese black vinegar, sugar, and kiwi mayonnaise in a bowl.

Whisk the sauce until smooth and emulsified, adding water gradually to achieve desired consistency.

Cook flour noodles in boiling water until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, remove noodles from water and let them chill at room temperature or in the fridge with a bit of heated vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Cooking Techniques

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