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Chinese Noodles with Sesame Dressing

Everyday Food, April 2004
  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) thin Chinese noodles
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons light-brown sugar
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to package
    instructions. Drain; rinse under cold water until completely cool. Set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, red pepper, and cilantro. Add noodles; toss to combine. Season with salt and ground pepper, and serve.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (4)

  • alanapete
    18 May, 2010

    I thought these were disgusting. I'm cringing just thinking about them. This is a really simple recipe but I must have done something wrong.

  • Charita
    21 Feb, 2010

    These noodles are delicious and very simple to make.

  • kimandanth
    28 Jun, 2009

    i make these noodles all the time and my family loves them. they are easy to make and make a great side with any meal.

  • precioushannah
    15 May, 2008

    Chinese