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Sesame Noodles with Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms and Kale
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Sesame Noodles with Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms and Kale

Course Sides
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large skillet

Ingredients

  • 6 oz whole wheat thin spaghetti noodles cooked per instructions ***You can use regular spaghetti
  • 2½ tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pure sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp hot chile sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 8 oz shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups of kale chopped
  • 2-3 tsp toasted sesame seeds to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the spaghetti noodles in a large pot of well-salted water per the package instructions; drain in a colander, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking water. 
  • While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and water in a bowl. Taste and re-season if desired. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and chopped kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture and the cooked and drained pasta, and mix the noodles with the sauce until evenly coated. Add some reserved pasta water if needed. 
  • Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy.