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Sesame Noodles with Chicken

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

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
  • tbsp ginger, finely grated
  • 10 oz dried ramen noodles (not the instant kind)
  • 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.