# What you'll need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10 oz thin wheat noodles or soba noodles
02 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Sesame Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini or smooth peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed
→ Vegetables and Toppings
11 - 1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
12 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
13 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
17 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - Prepare noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and immediately rinse under cold running water until fully chilled. Toss the noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil to keep them from sticking.
02 - Combine tahini or peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons water in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly. Add water gradually until the sauce achieves a smooth and pourable consistency.
03 - Distribute chilled noodles evenly into serving bowls and drizzle each with sesame sauce.
04 - Arrange cucumber, carrots, and spring onions over the noodles. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and sliced chili if desired.
05 - Accompany with lime wedges allowing each diner to squeeze for added brightness.
