Description
Hearty miso-tahini noodles celebrate umami-rich flavors from Japanese and Middle Eastern cuisines. Silky noodles combine creamy tahini, savory miso, and nutty sesame for a comforting meal you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) dried wide Taiwanese or Chinese wheat noodles, Hsin Tung Yang- Sliced Noodles
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 medium scallion
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Chili crisp
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Mince garlic and slice scallions, combining with red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, garlic powder, sugar, and kosher salt in a heat-resistant bowl.
- Create Sauce: Whisk tahini, white miso paste, sesame oil, and water until achieving a smooth, well-blended consistency.
- Infuse Aromatics: Heat neutral cooking oil until shimmering, then pour over garlic-scallion mixture to release intense flavors.
- Enhance Flavor Profile: Incorporate black rice vinegar and light soy sauce into the sizzling garlic mixture, allowing ingredients to meld.
- Cook Noodles: Boil water and cook noodles to al dente, ensuring precise texture and optimal doneness.
- Combine Elements: Toss hot noodles with tahini sauce, coating each strand thoroughly, then drizzle with fragrant garlic-scallion oil.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with additional scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and a dollop of chili crisp to elevate the dish’s complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Garlic Intensity Tip: Adjust minced garlic amount based on personal preference; fresh garlic provides sharper flavor compared to powdered version.
- Sauce Consistency Check: Whisk tahini sauce gradually, adding water incrementally to prevent separation and achieve smooth, silky texture.
- Oil Pouring Technique: Pour hot oil carefully over garlic mixture to activate aromatics without burning delicate ingredients.
- Noodle Doneness Trick: Test noodle texture by tasting during cooking; al dente means slight resistance when biting, ensuring perfect chewiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg