This Chinese sesame noodle salad that has a complex flavor guaranteed to satisfy the taste buds. This recipe calls for Maggi sauce which is a seasoning made from a Swiss company that lends a unique flavor to the dish. You can find Maggi sauce at Asian markets or online. If you don't want to go through the trouble locating it, simply omit it. This recipe is vegetarian but feel free to add protein like chicken shrimp or even tofu (extra-firm). Also the recipe is written in metric grams instead of the U.S. ounces. Visit the Gourmet Sleuth for a conversion calculator. This is a delicious pasta salad, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients:
150 grams Spaghetti or egg noodles
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Cooked oil
80 grams Cucumber
80 grams Carrot
50 grams Arugula
1 stalk Spring onion
1 handful Peanuts
Dressing:
20 grams Sesame paste
30 grams Smooth peanut paste
20 grams Sesame seeds, roasted
30 grams Maggi sauce
15 grams Caster sugar
10 grams Rice vinegar
5 grams Salt
5 grams Szechuan pepper, ground
20 grams Sesame oil
10 grams Minced ginger
10 grams Garlic paste
25 grams Hot bean paste
1 tablespoon Spring onion, chopped
3 tablespoons Water, cool
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