Taiwanese Sesame Noodles (麻醬麵)
Sesame Noodles, or Ma Jiang Mian (麻醬麵): a humble yet elegant Taiwanese classic. Simple and flavourful - quite the perfect meatless weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- • 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 chilli oil (optional)
- • 1 teaspoon mushroom bouillon (optional)
- • 1/3 cup (80 g) hot water (from cooking noodles)
- • 1 pinch salt, to taste
- • 1 spring onions, finely chopped
- • 30 grams roasted peanuts, crushed
Preparation Steps
### Step 1: Prepare the Sesame Sauce: In a bowl, combine sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, mushroom bouillon (optional), and chilli oil (optional).
Prepare the Sesame Sauce: In a bowl, combine sesame paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, black vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sugar, mushroom bouillon (optional), and chilli oil (optional).
### Step 2: Prepare the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and reserve the hot (starchy) cooking water.
Prepare the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles and reserve the hot (starchy) cooking water.
### Step 3: 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 spring onions & crushed peanuts. Mix while still hot and enjoy.
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 spring onions & crushed peanuts. Mix while still hot and enjoy.