This is a quick, easy and tasty meal to throw together.
Sesame Noodles with Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soya sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1½ tbsp ginger, finely grated
- 10 oz dried ramen noodles (not the instant kind)
- 1½ cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1 bunch green onions, finely sliced
- chilli oil (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the sesame seeds
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until browned, 3-4 minutes.
- Set aside 1 tablespoon of the toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl for garnish.
- Add the remaining sesame seeds to a blender and allow to cool.
Prepare the sauce
- To the blender, add the vegetable oil, sesame oil, soya sauce, vinegar, mirin, ginger and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Cook the ramen
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the ramen and cook until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander, then rinse with cold water and allow to drain again.
Putting it together
- Add the noodles to a large bowl. Add the chicken, half of the green onions and the sesame sauce. Toss until well coated.
- Serve topped with remaining sesame seeds, green onions. Drizzle chilli oil as desired.
