There are two components of this dish that are essential. The first is Chinese sesame paste, made with roasted and ground sesame seeds. Don’t be tempted to use tahini, which is made with untoasted ...

Even though the weather is slowly getting warmer, cravings for a delicious bowl of pasta don't necessarily go away. Here's a solution: cold noodles! This dish is refreshing and crisp, while still ...

you’ll find deli ham, red bell ­peppers, and sliced egg omelet on cold noodles. 1. Process soy sauce, sesame paste, sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, chili oil, garlic, and ­ginger in blender until ...

It’s hot, the dog days of summer, and you’re basking in the seasonal bounty of sweet corn and heirloom tomatoes. “All I want to eat is salad,” you say to your co-workers with a wistful sigh as you ...

Cook noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, 3-5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, ...

Much like a Chinese finger trap that lures by appearing to be a toy, sesame noodles are not what they seem. You might think of them as merely a humble bowl of cold noodles, but don't be fooled — just ...

Cold sesame noodles are a mainstay of Chinese takeout menus. They have been so since at least the 1970s, when Chinese chefs trained in the banquet arts introduced the dish to diners at new-style ...

I love spicy food — but my stomach does not. Still, at a recent meal at Mian in Alhambra, I had the Sichuan cold noodles, mounded high and icy cold, swimming in a punchy broth and topped with loads of ...

SAN ANTONIO — Instructions: Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender but not mushy. Drain, then rinse in cold water for a minute or two. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the dark sesame oil and ...