Sesame Oil Noodles (Ma Yu Ban Mian)
Cuisine: Chinese
Sesame oil is what defines Sesame Oil Noodles (Ma Yu Ban Mian), a home staple dish.
Difficulty
1 / 5
★☆☆☆☆
Estimated Calories
451 kcal
Ingredients
- Dried quick-cooking noodles / Any brand of quick-cooking noodles (no seasoning packet required)
- Sesame oil
- Ground black pepper
- Dark soy sauce
- Salt
Steps
- Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil (students who like 'q-bouncy' noodles may add 30g of salt to the water to make the noodles chewier).
- Add the quick-cooking noodles to the pot and cook for 3 minutes (or refer to the cooking time on the package).
- Once the noodles start to separate, start stirring to ensure even heat distribution.
- Strain the water and transfer the noodles into a bowl.
- Add sesame oil, dark soy sauce, and ground black pepper according to the measurements above (or light soy sauce if desired).
- Stir well with chopsticks.
- A simple, cost-effective lazy person's sesame oil noodles is ready!
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Notes
Sesame oil is full of aroma, and pairs perfectly with dark soy sauce and pepper for a simple seasoning that tastes savory and mild. This is a home-style noodle dish that saves time and money. The noodles provide ample carbohydrates, while the sesame oil contains unsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E to replenish energy for the body. It is easy to make—beginners can handle it easily. It takes roughly ten minutes from boiling water to serving.
Estimated Difficulty: ★
Estimated Calories: 451 kcal
Breakdown per serving:
- Water: 1 Liter
- Noodles: 1 pack
- Sesame oil: 15ml
- Dark soy sauce: 10g
- Salt: 30g (Optional; not all 30g will be consumed)
- Ground black pepper: 10g
- Light soy sauce: 5g (Optional)
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