Do you know the taste of umami? If you want to try them, cook Chinese sesame noodles according to the Ma Jiang Mian recipe.
The flavor umami is currently on everyone’s lips, as comedian Felix Lobrecht and moderator Tommi Schmitt noted in their podcast “Mixed Hack”. The name, which comes from Japanese, can be translated into German as spicy, hearty or piquant. The umami flavor is also included in the Ma Jiang Mian recipe. Below you can read how you can cook the vegan Chinese sesame noodles quickly and easily.
Sample image – not the actual recipe image
Please note, however, that the soy sauce contained in should be enjoyed with caution: Because just like Coffee or red wine, soy sauce can stain teeth.
You need the following ingredients for the Ma Jiang Mian recipe for four people
For the Ma Jiang Mian Chinese Sesame Noodles:
- 500 g Chinese wheat noodles
- 8 heaped tbsp sesame paste
- 8 tbsp soy sauce
4 TL Travel vinegar (Chinkiang)
- 4 TL Sesame
- 4 tsp sugar
- 13 El Wasser
For the topping:
- 1 spring onion
- chopped peanuts to taste
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