Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Cold Sesame Noodles recipe, firstly we will make the chilli oil

Step 2: Heat sesame oil in a wok and add garlic, scallion pieces, chilli flakes, cumin powder, coriander powder, sichuan pepper, bay leave and star anise

Step 3: Stir and cook on low until it starts bubbling

Step 4: Remove from heat and add soy sauce

Step 5: Stir and remove the bay leave, star anise and scallion pieces

Step 6: Cool and store in glass jar

Step 7: The next step is to make the sesame mixture

Step 8: In a mixing bowl add 2 tablespoons of prepared chilli oil, sesame seeds paste, vinegar, soy sauce and peanut butter if using

Step 9: Stir with a spoon until combined

Step 10: Finally we will make the the noodles

Step 11: Cook the Chinese noodles as per package instructions

Step 12: Drain, run under cool water and place in refrigerator

Step 13: Just before serving toss the noodles, cucumber strips and radish strips in prepared sesame mixture

Step 14: Mix until combined

Step 15: Garnish with scallion greens, roasted peanuts and toasted sesame seeds

Step 16: Serve cool

Step 17: Serve Cold Sesame Noodles along with Teriyaki Tofu for a weekend night dinner