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Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles
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I have had this recipe for Sesame Noodles bookmarked for a few weeks now. They looked so fresh and easy, great for a school night dinner when our schedules are a bit more rushed. I finally got around to making it last week, which was timely because I had a bottle of Nakano Red Pepper Rice Vinegar to taste and this was a perfect recipe to test it out in.
I normally buy plain Rice Vinegar, so it was a nice change to use something more flavored. I liked the little bit of zip the Red Pepper flavor added to the Sesame Noodles and it make making the dressing that much quicker. I can see that Nakano Rice Vinegars would have a variety of uses. I’ve never tried it before now, but a while back I was out to dinner with some friends for a baby shower and a friend actually pulled a bottle of this out of her purse to use on her salad instead of the high fat, high calorie restaurant salad dressing. I bet it would be great in marinades too.
You definitely have to try these Sesame Noodles. It is such a fast meal to prepare! I made them late in the afternoon and kept them in the refrigerator while I went to pick Logan up from school and until it was dinner time. The whole recipe, photography, and clean up took about 30 minutes. I did buy pre-cut matchstick carrots (they were on sale) and that did make it a little easier. I’m glad to have another fast recipe for crazy school nights! If you’re willing to put a little more effort into it, I have a hunch that this Lemongrass Shrimp would be delicious tossed in.
Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles
adapted from Aggie's Kitchen
Ingredients:
12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons Nakano Red Pepper Rice Vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated on a microplane
1 bunch of scallions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 red bell peppers, sliced thin
1/4 piece of red cabbage head, sliced thin
1-2 large handfuls matchstick cut carrots
1 1/2 cup shelled frozen edamame
1/2 cup toasted sesame seedsDirections:
Cook pasta according to directions. Drain, rinse under cold water.
To make dressing, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, vinegar, and ginger. Prepare all the vegetables as directed and toss with the dressing, then combine with pasta. Top with sesame seeds. Serve cold. Salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Serves 4-6.
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Katie’s lifelong interest in cooking good food has shown her that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. She is: Writer. Photographer. Recipe Developer. Website Founder. Lover of all things good in life. Wife & Mom. A mix of great recipes, family memories, and yummy photography is what Katie serves up each week at GoodLife Eats™. Katie resides in Colorado with her husband and two children.
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Hello! I'm Katie Goodman, author of GoodLife Eats Etc. where I share what I find in my life. A mix of great recipes, family memories, adventures, good reads, and anything else that I love is what you will discover here.
To use the rice vinegar on an avacado to keep it from browning and adding some flavor. Good tip instead of using lemon/lime juice.
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I love using it in meat marinades and sauces
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I liked the idea of sprinkling the Red Pepper Rice Vinegar on grilled fish. Living in Alaska we grill salmon regularly. I'm always looking for new ideas to keep my salmon recipes light and yummy. Carol/crbkof@yahoo.com
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I liked the idea of mixing it with mayo and dijon for a sandwich spread….yum!amy(at)amyticedesign(dot)com
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Yum… stir Roasted Garlic into BBQ baked beans. Bet that would be yummy!
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ohh this one looks good to me –Roasted Garlic Seasoned Rice Vinegar, quick lunch salad — toss with leftover pasta or rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and toasted almonds.
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I would like to try the Balsamic Blend on some fresh fruit…Pears, I think. That sounds tasty.stafford17(at)marshall(dot)eduMegan
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This one sounds yummy- Use as a tangy base for tomato-based barbecue sauces.
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We really like Pan fried potatoes..so the tip to use 1/3 cup NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar Roasted Garlic or Original on them sounds great! zippieee@msn.com
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I am a fan of Nakano on Facebook.Dana J Vallezippieee@msn.com
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I've never tried their Italian Herb Seasoned Red Wine Vinegar, but I like the idea of splashing some on salads as a tasty dressing.
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Basil & Oregano Seasoned Rice Vinegar-Splash on fresh tomato slices
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I love sesame noodles, but have never actually made my own. I really need to get my mom's recipe because I remember it being just amazing. Yours look so fresh and delicious!Sues
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Tasty! Any kind of noodle combo is alright by me. Good tip about carrying flavored rice wine vinegar for salad dressing. I'm gonna try to remember that.
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This is my kind of meal!
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What a delicious looking meal. I could slurp these any day.
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love the idea of using the basil & oregano in a creamy sauce. what flavor!
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I like the idea of using it in barbeque sauce.
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I like the baked beans tip because I already do that!
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I like the idea of sprinkling the rice vinegar on fish. I like sourness!
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I like the tip to "Brush over thick-sliced red onions and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry until slightly browned and softened. Serve with grilled meats or chicken." Sounds yummy!
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I love the idea of putting the red pepper flavor on my salads. I eat a salad every day for lunch.
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After perusing a bunch of your posts and recipes, I just became a fan of your blog on FB
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Became a fan of Nakano products on FB. I love them!
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The roasted garlic one sounds great. I love garlic!!
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I'm excited to try the seasoned rice vinegar stirred into baked beans. Yum!
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Yum Katie those look wonderful!
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Those sesame noodles are absolutely beautiful! And the whole deal only took 30 minutes?! Definitely bookmarking this one.
How do you toast your sesame seeds??
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I made these this week and they were absolutely delicious!
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Ohmygod I’m sitting in the office right now waiting for lunch and GUESSWHAT i doggypacked!! sesame soba noodles!! haha. I’m sorry i find that so amusing it’s an over-run of energy from my morning coffee.
i made mine with soba for a bit of bite, spruced with broccoli, shallots, garlic, tofu, black rice vinegar, sesame and soy. yours is so much yum as i’m looking at it, i’m going to try it next time
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very yummy! I added a little hoisin sauce for a touch of sweetness. the kids ate it up!
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