How to Make Spicy Sesame Sauce
Enjoy sesame noodles just like at your favorite Chinese restaurant! This sauce is great when used with buckwheat noodles or linguine, fresh scallions and a little sesame oil.
Makes 4-6 main dish servings, 8-10 servings as a side dish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4-1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- In a medium pan, saute sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and garlic carefully in peanut oil until light golden brown.
- Stir in peanut butter until dissolved. Remove pan from heat. Stir in broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until well blended.
- Pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate for two hours or until chilled.
To make sesame noodles:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and place in large serving bowl.
- Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil. Let cool.
- To serve, pour sauce over cold noodles. Garnish with 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions.