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Expert Q&A

	By Cynthia Lair Nutritionist

My daughter's birthday theme is Sesame Street. Any recipe ideas?

How about some Sesame Noodles! Serve some broiled tofu or chicken strips on the side and some raw vegetables and fresh fruit, maybe a green salad for the adults. Following is a recipe for Sesame Noodles that my child and her friends love. It's from my book Feeding the Whole Family.

Karen's Sesame Noodles

My daughter's godmother, Karen Brown, always made these for our potlucks in New York, and they were the first entree to disappear. Udon or soba noodles work well in this dish. Tahini is a creamy paste made of crushed, hulled sesame seeds. Different nut and seed butters can be interchanged in this recipe to vary the flavor.

Noodles:
8 ounces whole grain noodles

Sauce:
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon almond or cashew butter
1 teaspoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari or shoyu
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander
1 tablespoon water, or to desired consistency

Cook noodles in plenty of boiling water according to directions on package. While noodles cooks, put ingredients for sauce in small bowl and blend until creamy. Rinse and drain cooked noodles. Pour sauce over noodles and toss well.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Makes 4 servings

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