Spicy Sesame Noodles

We are adding some heat to our winter nights with this yummy dish. These noodles compliment almost any protein you desire, our favorite is miso poached tilapia!

Spaghetti and linguine work well for this dish,
we enjoy the whole wheat noodles best!

Spicy Sesame Noodles
Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dry pasta
• about a 1/4 cup good quality sesame oil* (a little less will work, but I really enjoy the sesame flavor)
• 2 tablespoons chili oil (use more or less according to heat tolerance, this has a pretty good kick)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
• 1 large handful cilantro, chopped

Directions:
Cook noodles according to directions. While noodles are cooking, whisk both oils, honey and soy sauce together. Set aside. When noodles are done, turn off heat, drain noodles and return them to the hot pot. Re-whisk sauce and pour over noodles. Toss to coat. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes, allowing the noodles to soak up all the delicious flavors.
When ready to serve, add the remaining ingredients, toss to combine.
This can be served warm or cold, its awesome either way!

Yield: 4-5 servings

*The star of this dish is the sesame oil so it is important to use a good quality oil. In some Asian markets you can find a Sesame oil that is already infused with chili, feel free to use that instead of the two separate oils.

Add a tablespoon or two of peanut butter to the sauce for a yummy twist!