Sesame pasta

Sesame pasta


Ingredients:


For the spicy sesame sauce:
1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2-3 fresh green chillies seeded and minced
1/4 cup sesame powdered
1/4 cup soy milk
2 tbsp brown sugar/ jaggery
1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 cup rice noodles, fresh or dry or spaghetti noodles
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup julienned red peppers
1 cup julienned green onions ( can use spring onion also)
1 cup of chopped carrots, broccoli , babycorn 
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, to garnish


Method:
To prepare the sauce, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and green chillies and sauté for 1 minute. Add powdered sesame seeds , soy milk, lemon juice and palm sugar. Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce is hot and the  tahini has melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Cook the noodles according to the instructions on the packet. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Str in the noodles and sesame sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds.