Went back to Uwajimaya again and got more wonderful things — like tons of Thai basil and coconut milk (2 cans for $1.50!), assorted frozen dumplings and some white miso paste. Soon we will steam all the dumplings in one sitting and have Janet Reno’s Dance Dumpling Dumpling Dance Party. But for now, there are Spicy Sesame Noodles with tons o’ Thai Basil.
Oh! Also I am entering this contest and I have (I think) perfected my recipe. jwa thinks I should make another test batch though…I think he just wants more chocolate!
Spicy Sesame Noodles with Thai Basil
Adapted from Bon Appétit Magazine
1 tbsp peanut oil
2 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp Asian sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
11/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp hot chili oil
1 tsp salt
12 oz dried noodles (any Asian noodle is fine or even a linguine or spaghetti-type noodle will work)
8 green onions (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced into small strips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl. Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
Cook noodles in boiling water. Drain thoroughly and toss with sauce. Add sliced green onions, bell pepper strips and toss to coat noodles.
Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour.
Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Hey Michelle,
Great, great dish…looks yummy too..but wait a minute…that looks exactly like the Top Ramen I had for lunch!?!
The Thai Basil looks nice, but have you ever tried some Peruvian Basil? Have a bunch growing here and will drop some off the next time I’m visiting my sister.
Keep the great recipes coming.
jaime
Jaime: hahhahaha
That’d be awesome! I have never tried any. I just clicked on your “page” thinking, does he have a food blog now (and what a kookey name)???” It’s early…
Great to hear from you! 🙂
ps: patches says hi!
Wow! That really looks delicious. I love the freshness and the flavors. And isn’t Uwaimaya the best?
Those noodles look great. I am so over peanut noodles right now, but sesame noodles – that’s different. And all the crunchy colorful veggies are really appealing.
Thanks…no really, thanks a whole lot. No, not for your delicious looking recipe. That looked awesome (and I can’t wait for Uwajimaya to build their Old town store). No, what I am talking about is putting the mental image of a Janet Reno Dumpling Dance Party in my head. If I have strange, disturbing dreams tonight, I’m blaming you!!
Good luck on the contest! I can hardly wait to see what you came up with.