Noodles di riso gommosi con salsa hoisin e sesamo

Ingredienti

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce (, use gluten-free hoisin sauce if needed)
• 1 tbsp Chinese sesame paste (see notes for sub)
• 2 tbsp warm water
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other sweetener)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 130 g dry thick rice noodles (I used 10mm thick ones)
• Bokchoy or other vegetables of choice like mustard greens (spinach, etc. (optional))
• Soy sauce ( or tamari, to taste (optional))
• Chili garlic sauce
• Chopped scallion

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Sauce ---

2. 2

   Place all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well incorporated. Set aside.

3. 3

   Note: it’s important that you have the sauce ready before cooking the noodles since you’ll want to immediately add in the freshly cooked noodles to the sauce right after cooking.

4. 4

   --- Noodles and Veg ---

5. 5

   Heat a small pot with water. Once it boils, add in the veggies (if using). Cook until tender. Set aside.

6. 6

   In the same pot, cook the noodles until chewy.

7. 7

   The noodles will turn into a solid white colour when ready. Best to try it too to see if it's cooked enough to your liking! I prefer mine really chewy.

8. 8

   Remove from the pot and then drain out the water.

9. 9

   Immediately transfer the noodles to the sauce.

10. 10

    --- To Serve ---

11. 11

    Mix the noodles well to coat evenly. Feel free to add soy sauce and chili sauce, if you’d like, to taste.

12. 12

    Top with the chopped scallion and the blanched veggies (if using).

13. 13

    Enjoy and slurp away!