Chinese (Sichuan inspired) · beginner
Sichuan Sesame Beef Noodle Toss
Comforting wheat noodles tossed in a rich, nutty sesame sauce topped with spiced savory ground beef and crisp scallions.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
In a bowl, whisk together the Chinese sesame paste, soy sauce, chili oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and warm chicken broth until smooth.
- 02
Cook wheat noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
- 03
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and brown for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into fine crumbles.
- 04
Pour half of the sesame sauce into the pan with the browned beef and toss for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Divide the warm noodles into four serving bowls and pour the remaining sesame sauce evenly over each portion.
- 06
Top noodles with the seasoned ground beef, scatter sliced scallions over top, and toss thoroughly before eating.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Sauce Emulsification
Combining thick roasted nut or seed pastes with liquid creates a velvety emulsion that clings perfectly to cooked noodles.
Notes from the kitchen
- Whisking sesame paste with warm broth thins it out smoothly without clumping.
- Adjust chili oil quantity according to personal spice tolerance.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Chinese (Sichuan inspired); regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.