Here’s another takeout dish that is made better at home. It’s so simple and fast to throw together on a weeknight. Some sesame noodle recipes add peanut butter, which is delicious, but this recipe really highlights sesame. Serve with a grilled piece of meat for a complete meal.

Tips:

• If you don’t like heat, eliminate the chili oil. If you do, but don’t have chili oil you can add red pepper flakes or sambal.

• These are great hot or cold.

• Julienned carrots or cucumber would be a nice addition to the dish. Would add a nice crunchy element.

Simple Sesame Noodles

Originally from Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond

Makes 4

PREP 10 minutes

COOK 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces thin noodles

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup canola oil

3 tablespoons pure sesame oil

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 green onions, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.

2. Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, canola oil, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, chili oil and garlic in a bowl. Taste and adjust the ingredients as needed.

3. Drain the noodles. Pour the sauce over the warm noodles and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the green onions and toss. Serve in a bowl with chopsticks. Yummy!