Black Tahini Noodles Food

BLACK TAHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of cooking water. Meanwhile, finely grate the zest of 1 lime, snip the cress and put both aside.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry non-stick frying pan on a high heat for 1 minute, tossing regularly. Reserving one quarter of the seeds, pound the rest in a pestle and mortar until fairly fine, then muddle in the teriyaki and the juice of 1 lime. Taste, season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, and you've got a black tahini!
• Toss the noodles and black tahini together, loosening with a splash of reserved noodle water. Serve sprinkled with the lime zest, cress and reserved seeds, with lime wedges on the side, for squeezing over.

TAHINI NOODLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to the package directions.
• In a bowl, whisk together the sesame paste, water, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, grated ginger, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth.
• Drain the cooked noodles and toss with the tahini sauce. Top with the sliced scallions and sesame seeds.

SZECHUAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
• Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.

VEGGIE NOODLES WITH SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• First make the dressing. Mix the tahini with 2 tbsp water, then stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and rinse well under cold water. Divide the noodles between 2 bowls and top with the sugar snaps, red pepper and cucumber. Just before serving, pour over the dressing and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.