Sesame Chicken and Pasta Salad

Sesame Chicken and Pasta Salad

This recipe of of salad is an ideal dish which can be the right sort of starter for a small gathering, or even a mid-day snack. I also thought it would be popular with the kids, seeing the affinity of my sons, for this dish. Just try it out and see for yourself. I saw this dish getting prepared at a Thai road side stall. There they used rice noodles, which I changed to pasta for convenience.

Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Cooking Time      : 10 minutes
Difficulty              :  Very Easy
Serves                  :  6 - 8

Ingredients :

1/4 cup Sesame seeds

250 grams package Bow tie Pasta

1/2 cup Vegetable oil

1/3 cup Light soy sauce

1/3 cup Rice Vinegar

1 teaspoon Sesame oil

3 tablespoons white Sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper

3 cups shredded, cooked Chicken breast meat

1/3 cup chopped fresh Cilantro/ Coriander leaves 

1/3 cup chopped Green onion

 

Method :

 1) Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

 

 2) Add sesame seeds, and cook stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.

 

3) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.

 

4) Drain pasta, and rinse under cold water until cool. Transfer to a large bowl.

 

5) In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and pepper. Shake well.

 

6) Pour sesame dressing over pasta, and toss to coat evenly.

 

7) Gently mix in chicken, cilantro, and green onions.

 

8) Give a final toss, check and adjust seasoning, if required.

 

9) Serve Hot or at room temperature, with an extra sprinkling of green onions.