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Illustration of Cold Sesame Noodles in a colourful bento box

Cold Sesame Noodles

⏱️ 12 min · Chinese · Lunch main

Nut-freeNo reheatingVegetarianAsian staple⚠️ Contains sesame

Contains sesame as written. Sesame-free swaps:
  • Use a neutral oil (e.g. canola/rapeseed or sunflower) instead of sesame oil.
Ready-made products like sauces and crackers may still contain sesame or traces of it, so check every label.

Ingredients

New ingredient?
  • Toasted sesame oil: A few drops add a nutty, toasty flavour. Sesame is a common allergen, so check your school's policy. Where to buy

Method

  1. Cook and rinse noodles in cold water.
  2. Toss with sesame oil, soy and sugar.
  3. Top with cucumber.

Tags such as nut-free and sesame-free describe the recipe as written. They are a cooking guide, not an allergy guarantee. Check every label and your school's policy.

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