Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Cold Sesame Noodle
Cool noodles catch a rich sesame dressing, with crisp cucumber and juicy tomato on top. Thin strips of ham add a savory bite, while black vinegar gives the creamy dressing a welcome tang. Each mouthful has a pleasant mix of soft and crunchy textures.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Noodles
A few quick notes
1. Follow the noodle packet
Use the package directions to guide cooking, taking care to avoid overcooking the ramen noodles.
2. Rinse until cool
Drain and rinse the cooked noodles with cold water to stop cooking and help preserve their chewy texture.
3. Dissolve the sugar
Stir the sesame dressing continuously until the sugar has dissolved before pouring it over the noodles.
Get to know the ingredients
Cucumber
Cut the cucumber into julienne strips so it sits neatly among the ham and noodles on the plate.
Ham
Julienne the ham before arranging it over the noodles alongside the cucumber and sliced tomato.
Sesame paste
Mix the sesame paste into the dressing with soy sauce, black vinegar and the other sauce ingredients.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Dress generously
Arrange the toppings on the noodles, then drizzle the sesame dressing generously over everything and serve immediately.
A little more help as you go
Use a shallow plate
Spread the noodles on a shallow plate so the vegetable and ham toppings can be arranged over them.
Preserve noodle texture
Cold rinsing also removes excess starch, helping the cooled noodles keep their intended chewy texture.
A few questions you might have
Do I serve these noodles hot?
Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water before arranging the toppings and dressing for serving.
Why rinse the noodles?
The cold rinse stops cooking and removes excess starch, helping give the noodles their chewy texture.
How do I prepare the cucumber?
Cut it into julienne strips and arrange it over the noodles alongside sliced tomato and julienned ham.
When is the dressing ready?
Stir the combined dressing ingredients until the sugar has fully dissolved, then pour it over the prepared noodles.
Can I rely only on the listed cooking time?
Check the noodle package too, since different noodles have different cooking directions.
Any more cooking tips?
Cook the noodle followed by the instruction on the back of the package. Different kinds of noodles will have a particular way and time to cook them. Do Not overcook the noodles. Rinse the cooked noodles with cold water or soak them in ice-cold water. This step not only stops the cooking process but also helps to remove any excess starch, resulting in a delightful chewy texture.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: rasamalaysia.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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