eCook Meal
Vegetarian Tahini Noodles
with cucumber & toasted sesame seeds
Load-shedding in an hour? No problem, Chef! Put away the takeaway menu and start cooking this recipe now, which is ready in under 60 minutes. Your dinner-saving dish starts with a bed of hearty rice noodles, topped with syrup-coated sweet potatoes, fresh cucumber matchsticks, and plump edamame. Covered in a delicious Asian sauce.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
SWEET SWEET POTATOES
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, the syrup, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOY GOOD SAUCE
To a blender, add the Tahini, ½ the sliced Chilli (to taste), the sesame soy, the grated garlic & ginger, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Blend until smooth and loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
OODLES OF NOODLES
Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Season and set aside to rehydrate, 10-12 minutes. Drain and gently toss through a drizzle of olive oil and ½ the dressing.
PLUMP IT UP
Submerge the edamame beans in salted boiling water until plumped up, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
Bowl up the rice noodles. Top with the glazed sweet potato, the fresh Cucumber matchsticks, and the edamame beans. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Garnish with the sliced spring onion and the toasted sesame seeds. Scatter over any remaining chilli (to taste).
SWEET SWEET POTATOES
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, the syrup, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOY GOOD SAUCE
To a blender, add the Tahini, ½ the sliced Chilli (to taste), the sesame soy, the grated garlic & ginger, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Blend until smooth and loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
OODLES OF NOODLES
Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Season and set aside to rehydrate, 10-12 minutes. Drain and gently toss through a drizzle of olive oil and ½ the dressing.
PLUMP IT UP
Submerge the edamame beans in salted boiling water until plumped up, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
Bowl up the rice noodles. Top with the glazed sweet potato, the fresh Cucumber matchsticks, and the edamame beans. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Garnish with the sliced spring onion and the toasted sesame seeds. Scatter over any remaining chilli (to taste).
SWEET SWEET POTATOES
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, the syrup, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOY GOOD SAUCE
To a blender, add the Tahini, ½ the sliced Chilli (to taste), the sesame soy, the grated garlic & ginger, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Blend until smooth and loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
OODLES OF NOODLES
Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Season and set aside to rehydrate, 10-12 minutes. Drain and gently toss through a drizzle of olive oil and ½ the dressing.
PLUMP IT UP
Submerge the edamame beans in salted boiling water until plumped up, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
Bowl up the rice noodles. Top with the glazed sweet potato, the fresh Cucumber matchsticks, and the edamame beans. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Garnish with the sliced spring onion and the toasted sesame seeds. Scatter over any remaining chilli (to taste).
SWEET SWEET POTATOES
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, the syrup, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
SOY GOOD SAUCE
To a blender, add the Tahini, ½ the sliced Chilli (to taste), the sesame soy, the grated garlic & ginger, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Blend until smooth and loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.
OODLES OF NOODLES
Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Season and set aside to rehydrate, 10-12 minutes. Drain and gently toss through a drizzle of olive oil and ½ the dressing.
PLUMP IT UP
Submerge the edamame beans in salted boiling water until plumped up, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
Bowl up the rice noodles. Top with the glazed sweet potato, the fresh Cucumber matchsticks, and the edamame beans. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Garnish with the sliced spring onion and the toasted sesame seeds. Scatter over any remaining chilli (to taste).
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R255.94
for 4 servings · R63.98 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cucumber needs 200 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 57% of packR18.28
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Edamame Beans needs 160 gFrozen Edamame Beans in Pod 500 g 500 g at R89.99 · 32% of packR28.80
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White Sesame Seeds needs 20 mlBlack and White Sesame Seeds Pretzel Thins 180 g R44.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R44.99
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Maple-flavoured Syrup needs 60 mlMaple Flavoured Syrup 500 g R49.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R49.99
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Sweet Potato needs 1 kgMedium Potatoes 2 kg 2 kg at R44.99 · 50% of packR22.50
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Spring Onions needs 2Lay's Spring Onion & Cheese Chips 36 g R10.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R10.99
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Fresh Chillies needs 2Extra Hot Habanero Chillies 50 g R15.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R15.99
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Fresh Ginger needs 40 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 11% of packR11.43
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Tahini needs 80 mlGreen Tahini Dressing 100 g R29.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R29.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Sesame Soy
- Flat Rice Noodles
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vegetarian Tahini Noodles?
The preparation time for Vegetarian Tahini Noodles with cucumber & toasted sesame seeds is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vegetarian Tahini Noodles with cucumber & toasted sesame seeds?
The total time required to make Vegetarian Tahini Noodles with cucumber & toasted sesame seeds is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Vegetarian Tahini Noodles provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vegetarian Tahini Noodles?
Chilli, Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Ginger, Maple-flavoured Syrup, Sesame Soy, Spring Onion, Sweet Potato, Tahini, White Sesame Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Vegetarian Tahini Noodles?
Calories: 884, Carbs: 136 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 21.7 grams, Sugar: 32.9 grams, Salt: 1125 grams
How do I prepare Vegetarian Tahini Noodles?
SWEET SWEET POTATOES: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a roasting tray. Coat in oil, the syrup, and seasoning. Roast in the hot oven until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). PLUMP IT UP: Submerge the edamame beans in salted boiling water until plumped up, 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside. SOY GOOD SAUCE: To a blender, add the tahini, ½ the sliced chilli (to taste), the sesame soy, the grated garlic & ginger, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Blend until smooth and loosen with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. GOLDEN SESAME: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. OODLES OF NOODLES: Boil the kettle. Place the noodles in a bowl and submerge in boiling water. Season and set aside to rehydrate, 10-12 minutes. Drain and gently toss through a drizzle of olive oil and ½ the dressing. DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT: Bowl up the rice noodles. Top with the glazed sweet potato, the fresh cucumber matchsticks, and the edamame beans. Drizzle over the remaining dressing. Garnish with the sliced spring onion and the toasted sesame seeds. Scatter over any remaining chilli (to taste).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vegetarian Tahini Noodles?
Chilli, Cucumber, Edamame Beans, Flat Rice Noodles, Garlic, Ginger, Maple-flavoured Syrup, Sesame Soy, Spring Onion, Sweet Potato, Tahini, White Sesame Seeds
How many calories does Vegetarian Tahini Noodles have?
884 calories
How much fat content does Vegetarian Tahini Noodles have?
grams