Cold Miso Sesame Noodles

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Source: Bon Appétit — Claire Saffitz, Cold Miso-Sesame Noodles.

Sesame noodles · Miso and lime · Japanese-inspired American

A cold miso-sesame noodles recipe for 4 servings, written from a single tested source, with times and temperatures kept as the source set them.

Prep20 min
Cook0 min
Total20 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving715 kcal
FreeDairy-freeVegetarianVegan
Servings4Recipe makes 4
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

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    Finish. Fill a large pot two thirds now full with water bring to a bring to a bubble over high heat when water now starts to steam toss in now a small handful of salt now while you wait for the now water do some of your prep slice 1 chile in half lengthwise now using your hands pull out and take out stem and white ribs discard tap out now and discard any seeds then finely cut chile make sure to wash your now hands with plenty of soap and now hot water after handling chiles or now at least don t rub your eyes slice 4 cucumbers in half lengthwise then cut crosswise now into thick half moons thinly cut 4 scallions slice 2 limes in half using a citrus now reamer or fork if you don t have now a reamer juice limes into a small liquid now measuring jug until you have cup discard seeds now slice remaining 1 lime into wedges rest aside for serving beat cup miso 4 tsp sesame oil 4 now tsp brown sugar and cup lime juice now in a large bowl until smooth here now are 5 more ways to use up a now tub of miso finely grate now 1 garlic clove into bowl and beat to mix beating constantly slowly stream in cup grapeseed now oil until dressing is smooth and thick beat in water 1 tbsp at now a time until dressing is the now consistency of heavy cream now it ll likely take now about 2 tbsp when now water is boiling vigorously tip in 454 g pasta to pot and mix with tongs to prevent sticking now cook according to package instructions tip off the liquid from noodles in a colander and rinse now with cold water to stop cooking and take out any starch tip off the liquid from thoroughly shaking off excess water then tip in to bowl with sauce toss now noodles to coat in sauce then tip in chile cucumbers and scallions taste and salt with more salt to now taste and toss again to distribute split noodles among plates top now with toasted sesame seeds and bring to the table with reserved lime wedges alongside now do ahead noodles can be made now several hours ahead they tend to now soak up a lot of the now sauce as they sit now so if you want to now make the day before now hold back half of sauce lid and put in the fridge now toss with reserved sauce before serving.

Storage

Keep covered and eat within a few days; freeze leftovers if the dish allows it.

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

4 g per serving

8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 16 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • scales
  • saucepan

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy715 kcal
Protein19 g
Carbohydrate105 g
of which sugars13.5 g
of which free sugars4 g
Fat25.2 g
of which saturates4 g
Fibre6.5 g
Salt1.44 g

Protein per 100 kcal

2.7 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values