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Asian Sesame-Soy Noodles

This simply flavored noodle dish is good served with Asian-style tofu dishes. See the menu suggested on page 135 with Sweet and Savory Sautéed or Baked Tofu as well as the one given here. If you can’t find Asian noodles, substitute linguine.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces udon, soba, Chinese wheat noodles, or linguine
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, combine the oil, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl and stir to blend.

    Step 3

    Combine the noodles and sauce in a serving container and toss well. Sprinkle the scallions on top and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 4

    Asian Sesame-Soy Noodles (this page)

    Step 5

    Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce (page 143)

    Step 6

    or

    Step 7

    Instant Tofu and Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry (page 144)

    Step 8

    Crisp raw carrot and celery sticks

  3. nutrition information

    Step 9

    Calories: 276

    Step 10

    Total Fat: 8g

    Step 11

    Protein: 7g

    Step 12

    Carbohydrate: 44g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 628mg

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