CREAMY SESAME NOODLES

FOR THE CHICKEN:

  • 1&1/2 kilo (3.3lbs) thin chicken cutlets
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce

FOR THE SAUCE:

  • 6 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 Tbsp tahini paste
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp gogujang (or sambal oelek/chili garlic paste or any hot sauce you like)
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 c room temp water
  • To assemble:
  • 500 grams spaghetti or any noodle you like
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Cooking steps

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add 1 tbsp kosher salt and pasta. Cook until al dente. While pasta is cooking make chicken and sauce.

Step 2

Add all the sauce ingredients to a ninja, blender, food processor (or use a juzzer) and blend to combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Cut chicken into tiny 1/8-1/4 inch thick tiny strips. Place all the ingredients for the chicken in a bowl, mix to combine. Seat a large wide pan or pot over medium high heat. Once hot, add 2 tbsp avocado oil and chicken. Spread out and let cook untouched for 3 min. Then gently mix. Cook until chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Once pasta is cooked add to the pot with the chicken along with all of the creamy sesame sauce. Stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 min. Add scallions and sesames. Stir, serve and enjoy!