This Asian Sesame Noodle Salad is wonderful served as a meal or side dish. Sesame oil and rice wine vinegar have got to be one of the most harmonious combinations ever! You can serve it cold or room temperature thus making it the perfect dish to bring to a party or potluck.
Back when I had my restaurant, I use to make a similar dish to this that always sold out quick. I say similar because when I sold my restaurant I gave the new owner my recipe book. Can you believe that?? I really wish I would’ve made a copy, but at the time I was over it and wanted nothing to do with cooking. It took me many years before I wanted to cook again. When Robby and I first started to live together, I was re-inspired and started creating recipes again. My love of cooking had finally returned! Shortly after I started this blog.
I love a crisp white wine with this dish. Like a cold Sake, dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, white Rioja or a Verdejo.
Asian Sesame Noodle Salad -CaliZona
Ingredients
- Spaghetti Pasta - I used brown rice
- 1 Large Red Bell Pepper - fresh or roasted - julienned or diced - about 3/4 cup
- 1 Small Yellow Bell Pepper - julienned or diced
- 1 Carrot - julienned or sliced - about 1 cup
- 3/4 Cup Chives or Green Onion - thinly sliced
- 1 - 2 Serrano Chilies - minced
- 1/2 Cup Cilantro - whole or roughly chopped
- Black Sesame Seeds Optional
Dressing
- 1/4 Cup+ 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1/4 Cup Tablespoons Brown Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Tamari or to taste
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic - finely minced - about 2 large Cloves
- 1/4 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Root - grated or microplaned - optional
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Other optional additions
- Sliced Almonds
- Red Cabbage
- Red Onion
- Red Chili Flakes
Instructions
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Roast the pepper on the stove top on medium high heat. A gas stove works the best but it will work fine on an electric stove.
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Char the peppers on all sides turning with a pair of tongs.
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When good and charred, steam them for 10 minutes in a covered dish or a paper bag rolled shut to hold in the steam.
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Take a paper towel and rub off the char. It’s alright to leave a little of the char.
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Slice in half and remove the seeds and stems.
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Make the dressing and set aside.
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Cook the pasta and let cool.
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When the pasta is cool, add the dressing, carrots, pepper, chives and serrano chilies to the pasta and stir in carefully.
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Top with black sesame seeds and enjoy!
