Juicy Wide Noodles
Sesame Paste Sauce
Chewy, slippery wide noodles coated in an intensely fragrant, glossy sesame and chili sauce, brought together with sizzling hot oil and savory seasonings.
These juicy wide noodles are a masterclass in flavor and texture, relying on the classic technique of pouring hot oil over a bowl of aromatic spices to instantly release their deep, smoky fragrance. Enhanced by a rich sesame and peanut Erba sauce, savory soy sauce, and a splash of aged vinegar, every strand is thoroughly coated in a bold, mouth-watering dressing that delivers an unforgettable kick.
Ingredients
- 200 g wide wheat noodles
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 small red chili peppers
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp Erba paste
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp aged vinegar
- 1 tbsp noodle soup
- to taste chopped green onions
- to taste cilantro
Instructions
- 1Prepare the garlic and chilies
Place finely minced garlic and sliced small red and green chili peppers into the bottom of a clean ceramic bowl as the base for the sauce flavoring.
Tip: Finely mincing the garlic helps it release its pungent oils more effectively when hot oil is poured over it. - 2Add sesame seeds and chili powder
Sprinkle white sesame seeds and a spoonful of vibrant red chili powder directly onto the bed of minced garlic and chili peppers inside the bowl.
Tip: Use high-quality chili powder to give the sauce its rich color and signature smoky warmth. - 3Pour hot oil over aromatics
Carefully pour hot cooking oil directly over the garlic, sesame seeds, and chili powder mixture, causing it to sizzle instantly and release a rich, spicy aroma.
Tip: Ensure the oil is heated sufficiently so that it activates the spices and releases their full fragrance upon contact. - 4Add Erba paste
Add a spoonful of Erba paste, consisting of sesame and peanut paste, directly into the sizzling seasoned oil mixture.
Tip: Stir the paste in thoroughly while the oil is still warm to achieve a smooth, rich emulsion. - 5Pour in liquid seasonings
Pour light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aged vinegar into the seasoned oil and paste mixture to build a savory, tangy flavor profile.
Tip: Aged vinegar adds a pleasant tart depth that balances the richness of the sesame and peanut paste. - 6Add herbs and noodle soup
Add freshly chopped green onions, cilantro, and a spoonful of warm noodle soup into the sauce base, then stir everything together until well combined.
Tip: Adding a spoonful of noodle soup helps loosen the sauce and makes it easier to coat the noodles evenly. - 7Rinse cooked noodles in cold water
Take the boiled wide noodles and rinse them thoroughly in cold water to stop the cooking process and enhance their chewy, slippery texture.
Tip: Rinsing with cold water removes excess surface starch and keeps the noodles from sticking together. - 8Pour the prepared sauce over noodles
Take the freshly mixed aromatic sauce and pour it directly over the wide noodles prepared in the bowl.
Tip: Pouring the sauce while the noodles are fresh ensures they absorb the rich flavors immediately.
