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Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions

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Christina Holmes

Spicy Sichuan pepper will leave your lips buzzing. Use any leftover chili oil from this sesame noodles recipe in dressings or marinades.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4

scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced

1

/2 cup vegetable oil

1

tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

2

teaspoons sesame seeds

2

teaspoons Sichuan pepper, coarsely chopped

12

ounces thin ramen noodles or spaghettini

Kosher salt

1

/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

1

/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

3

tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2

teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1

teaspoon sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook scallion whites, vegetable oil, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and pepper in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until oil is sizzling and scallions are golden brown, 12–15 minutes; let chili oil cool in saucepan.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.

    Step 3

    Whisk tahini, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 2–3 tablespoons chili oil (depending on desired heat) in a large bowl; season with salt. Add noodles and toss to coat. Top with scallion greens and drizzle with more chili oil.

Nutrition Per Serving

4 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 610 Fat (g) 31 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 68 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 14 Sodium (mg) 420
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  • I shortcut this by using jarred chili oil, SO easy & yummy pantry meal

    • Kristin

    • NY

    • 4/4/2024

  • one of my favorites from Bon Appetit! Always love to eat this on a rainy week night.

    • Anonymous

    • 9/6/2022

  • Great recipe

    • Anonymous

    • 1/18/2022