Friday, April 24, 2009

Chilled Sesame Udon Salad

There  are many kinds of noodles in Japan, udon are white and the thickest noodles, these noodles are made by kneading wheat flour , salt and water...Dried udon, boiled udon and fresh udon noodles are available at stores, to cook udon noodles we just need 2 minutes with hot boiling water..Udon can be eaten hot or cold and can be prepared in many ways as stir fry, soups also as cold salads...cold udon salads are really refreshing and popular in summer...This udon noodles salad with sesame seasoning is among the cold salads with udons, usually this udon noodles are garnished with grated ginger, nori(seaweed) etc but i prefer with sesame seeds and sesame dressing, which needs only 5 minutes and a very easy salad, prefect when served chilled...This is my second entry to AWED-Japanese guest hosted by Lavi of Home Cook's Recipes, event started by DK..


1packet Fresh Udon Noodles (500gms)
3tbsp Sesame oil
1/2tsp Lemon juice
1/2tsp Ginger (grated)
3tbsp Soya sauce
2tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)
2tbsp Sesame Seeds (dry roasted)
Salt( as per need)
Pepper powder

Cook the fresh udon noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain the excess of water..meanwhile make the sesame dressing by adding the sesame oil, lemon juice, soya sauce, chopped coriander leaves, salt, pepper powder,grated ginger and sesame seeds in a large bowl..once the cooked udon noodles get cooled, add the sesame dressing and toss the noodles gently with wooden spatula until the noodles get well coated..

Serve chilled r in room temperature!

This chilled udon noodles are really very refreshing to have while its too hot, this salad goes to Priti's Summer Treat ...

20 comments:

FH said... Reply To This Comment

I love the taste of Sesame seed oil in noodles, never tried Udon noodles, must try once. Looks good Priya.

Have a great weekend,see you on Monday! :)

Gita Jaishankar said... Reply To This Comment

I've seen udon noodles in many stores though I never bought them wondering how will they taste. They look good Priya, I have to get these noodles during my next shopping and try out your recipe :)

Mangala Bhat said... Reply To This Comment

wow! new recipe to me again:( never tasted this before ...will try this ..looks very nice

Parita said... Reply To This Comment

Interesting combination priya, thanks for the info on udon noodles, will def try :)

Nandinis food said... Reply To This Comment

Udon salad is totally new to me. Sounds different and interesting.

Pooja said... Reply To This Comment

sounds intresting priya..Never tried this..

Ramya Vijaykumar said... Reply To This Comment

Love the combo and they look so nice and a nice name for that too...

Poornima Nair said... Reply To This Comment

The salad sounds delicious...

bee said... Reply To This Comment

i love udon, esp. chilled. thanks for this recipe.

Dhanya said... Reply To This Comment

looks yummy Priya..I also luv adding sesame seed oil in my Chinese cooking. Havne't tried Udon noodles yet. Will soon give it a try.

Priya Sriram said... Reply To This Comment

Another Japan dish!! Awesome Priya!! Looks yumm! :D

chef and her kitchen said... Reply To This Comment

The salad sounds delicious dear.....:)

Lavanya Raj said... Reply To This Comment

Priya..I was searching for udon noodles here..really miss it! Would love to try yours..with sesame it should have tasted so good..

Vibaas said... Reply To This Comment

i've not even tried japanese cuisine outside and u r making 'em at home. u r a pro, girl! :)

Cham said... Reply To This Comment

Great for picnic! Spicy and yummy

lubnakarim06 said... Reply To This Comment

Hmm i heard them for the first time...Looks yum.

Deepthi Shankar said... Reply To This Comment

wow, I love this

Valarmathi Sanjeev said... Reply To This Comment

New to me.Never tasted this. Looks yummy.

Chutneytales said... Reply To This Comment

Never tried udon noodles..It must be tasting great with sesame seeds!

Deepa Hari said... Reply To This Comment

Never tried Japanese cuisine...looks yum Priya....one more new recipe.