10-Minute Sesame Noodles Recipe (Ma Jiang Mian)

Steps

1. Step 1

   Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.

   Timer: Cook noodles · 10 min

   4 oz. fresh wheat noodles (or 1 serving of dried noodles)

2. Step 2

   While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce by mixing together the sesame paste, peanut butter, light soy sauce, rice vinegar (optional), vegetable oil, sugar, and water. Stir in one direction until it turns into a smooth, even paste.

   4 oz. fresh wheat noodles (or 1 serving of dried noodles)½ tablespoon sesame paste1 tablespoon peanut butter1 tablespoon light soy sauce1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional to taste)1 tablespoon vegetable oil½ teaspoon sugar5 tablespoons hot water (or braised meat sauce)Chili oil (optional)

3. Step 3

   Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and toss with the prepared sauce, chopped scallions, and chili oil (if desired). It's best to mix the noodles while they are still hot!