10-Minute Sesame Noodles Recipe (Ma Jiang Mian)

Method3 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Chop the scallion and measure the sauce ingredients. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the 4 oz fresh wheat noodles according to their package directions until tender.

   Uses 4 oz fresh wheat noodles · Water for boiling noodles, as needed

   
2. 2

   Step 2: While the noodles cook, combine ½ tbsp sesame paste, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, the optional 1–2 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil and ½ tsp sugar in a bowl. Stir in the 5 tbsp hot sauce water, mixing in one direction until smooth.

   Uses ½ tablespoon sesame paste · 1 tablespoon peanut butter · 1 tablespoon light soy sauce · 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional to taste) · 1 tablespoon vegetable oil · ½ teaspoon sugar · 5 tbsp hot water for sesame sauce

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Drain the cooked noodles from step 1, discarding the boiling water. While the noodles are still hot, toss them with all the smooth sesame sauce from step 2 and the chopped scallion. Add chili oil to taste if desired and serve immediately.

   Uses All the drained noodles from step 1 · All the smooth sesame sauce from step 2 · 1 scallion (chopped) · Chili oil (optional)