Sesame Miso Noodles
Sesame Miso Noodles
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 miso sesame seasoning packet, (if available, otherwise omit)
- 2 tablespoons chili crunch, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, (such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed)
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces flat wavy noodles, (such as Momofuku brand or similar)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the noodles.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the water heats, prepare the sauce base. In a large heatproof bowl or pan (large enough to toss the noodles), combine the white miso paste, chili flakes, 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, chopped green onions, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and granulated sugar. If using, squeeze in the contents of the miso sesame seasoning packet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Add the 2 tablespoons of chili crunch and soy sauce to the bowl with the other sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it is shimmering and just beginning to smoke. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully pour the hot oil over the sauce ingredients in the bowl. It should sizzle vigorously. Stir immediately to combine the ingredients, ensuring the hot oil helps to bloom the spices and cook the aromatics slightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cook the flat wavy noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Add the hot, drained noodles directly into the bowl with the prepared sauce. Using tongs, thoroughly toss the noodles with the sauce until every strand is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately. Garnish with additional white sesame seeds, a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onions, and more chili crunch as desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Sesame Miso Noodles
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 miso sesame seasoning packet, (if available, otherwise omit)
- 2 tablespoons chili crunch, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup neutral oil, (such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed)
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces flat wavy noodles, (such as Momofuku brand or similar)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the noodles.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the water heats, prepare the sauce base. In a large heatproof bowl or pan (large enough to toss the noodles), combine the white miso paste, chili flakes, 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, chopped green onions, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and granulated sugar. If using, squeeze in the contents of the miso sesame seasoning packet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Add the 2 tablespoons of chili crunch and soy sauce to the bowl with the other sauce ingredients.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it is shimmering and just beginning to smoke. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully pour the hot oil over the sauce ingredients in the bowl. It should sizzle vigorously. Stir immediately to combine the ingredients, ensuring the hot oil helps to bloom the spices and cook the aromatics slightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cook the flat wavy noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Add the hot, drained noodles directly into the bowl with the prepared sauce. Using tongs, thoroughly toss the noodles with the sauce until every strand is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately. Garnish with additional white sesame seeds, a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onions, and more chili crunch as desired.
⏱️ 1 min