Taiwanese Sesame Noodles (麻醬麵)

• μερίδες: 2 servings
• χρόνος ενεργούς προετοιμασίας: 5 minutes
• συνολικός χρόνος: 10 minutes

Υλικά

400 grams fresh wheat noodles

2 tablespoons Chinese/Taiwanese sesame paste (Zhi Ma Jiang)

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar (or rice vinegar)

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)

1 teaspoon mushroom bouillon (optional)

1/3 cup (80 g) hot water (from cooking noodles)

1 pinch salt, to taste

1 scallion, finely chopped

30 grams roasted peanuts, crushed

Οδηγίες

Prepare Sesame Sauce. In a bowl, combine sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, mushroom bouillon (optional), and chili oil (optional).

Prepare Noodles. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and reserve the hot (starchy) cooking water.

To Finish. Add a desired amount of the hot cooking water to the sesame sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. To assemble, place noodles in a bowl, ladle in the sauce, and garnish with scallions & crushed peanuts. Mix while still hot and enjoy.