Fideos con Ajo, Sésamo y Chile Crujiente

Ingredientes

• 200 g thick vermicelli noodles
• 4 tbsp chilli crisp
• 4 tbsp Chinese sesame paste
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sugar or maple syrup
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/3 cup reserved noodle cooking water
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• a handful coriander, chopped

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some noodle water, then drain. Rinse briefly under cold water if serving cold.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and chilli crisp. Add some reserved noodle water to loosen the sauce.

3. 3

   Heat the oil until shimmering and carefully pour it over the sauce mixture. Stir immediately.

4. 4

   Place noodles in serving bowls, pour sauce and toss. Add more noodle water if needed to create a glossy consistency.

5. 5

   Top with cucumber, coriander, and extra chilli crisp.

6. 6

   Serve immediately warm or cold.