How to Make Cold Sesame Noodles 麻醬拌麵 | Hunger Pangs

Hunger Pangs is a series about cooking great Chinese food at home, starring ATK's Kevin Pang and his father Jeffrey. In this episode, they make cold sesame noodles.
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[@Troy_Campbell]

It is always a great day when the Pang's are hosting the America's Test Kitchen video! I will have to give these noodles a try.

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

This is the kind of slop you order from Door Dash when you are drunk. The Chinese method for cooking brisket is inferior as is everything else if you already know how to cook Cajun and SouthWest food. Americans can't (Carb-Load) every meal like a 3rd world country can. Why is this relevant in this region?, it's not.

[@wendydawe3874]

Love this father and son combo. Always great tasting dishes that I never used to make before finding their videos. Thank you.

[@jeremyzee]

I make this all the time! The only difference is that I use a whisk instead of a blender, to cut down on dishes... and I use peanut butter instead of sesame paste. I'm sure it'd be better with sesame paste, but I never have it in my cupboard. Works fine with spaghetti or lo mien noodles in a pinch, too.

[@engineerncook6138]

The Pangs are back!!! Cold sesame noodles are one of my favorite quick meals. Sadly my favorite restaurant serving them closed years ago. You could watch Grandma in the back making them with peanut butter. The toppings were strips of chicken, cucumber and carrots as I recall.

[@lesleygoodman6986]

Papa Pang is priceless, as always!

[@lindarebeccachannel5611]

Always fun on thr same day cooking super delecious sesame noodles .perfeck fathe and son.perfect family

[@orffrocks5667]

Where have you guys been??? We love you!

[@gimjyu]

Kevin, you have a really great presenting voice. Thanks for the video, I love sesame noodles!

[@weston.weston]

I enjoy this father and son!

[@andyrockstar1717]

Yes!!! Kevin and Jeffery are back!

[@jerryroebuck5870]

I get the greatest kick watching these two interact. A delightful duo . Their dishes are good too !

[@kathyshipka8965]

Your dad is awesome. You are blessed to have had him cook your meals as a child. What beautiful memories. My mom used to cook the best meals on a budget as well. You are blessed to have him by your side. ❤

[@patrickkelly5004]

My wife is Cantonese, and will go crazy for this dish. Thank you!

[@jomercer21113]

So happy to see a new Hunger Pangs episode! This and Julia at Home are my favorite ATK episodes.

[@mattfleischman176]

Great to see the Father & son back. We try the fried rice one & we love it. Thanks for taking dishes that look hard to make & making them simple & easy to make.

[@debraraymer3386]

I made these today. They taste exactly like the cold sesame noodles I got in downtown Chicago when I was working. Now I live on a mountain in Idaho and you made me so hapoy!

[@htmlcc92]

Hey Kent, WA, that's where my uncle lives! Wonder if the place you went is still around. I love seeing more Chinese recipes as that's my heritage, so thank you guys!

[@kevinpang4745]

It used to be called Green Village along East Valley Highway, but I think they've changed names and owners...

[@jasonnotary2605]

@@kevinpang4745 I am from Kent, WA and I've recently ate at Green Village, I know the current owners and have seen the previous owners as well. Great restaurant, one of my favorite.

[@louisel.sinniger2057]

Love love love Chinese food. Love this father & son. So enlightening. Thank you

[@jeffreyr.lapennas6069]

Great to see the Pangs again!

[@BakedandCooked]

Thank you for sharing this recipe it's very good. I was out of my usual tahini so I bought Chinese sesame paste. I'm going to get my usual tahini, but it seems that they were very similar. Joyva is made in Brooklyn and my favorite for homemade hummus. It might be my favorite for this recipe too. Thanks again!

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Omg I MISSED YOU GUYS SO MUCH !

[@michaelboso9355]

My dad died from Parkinson's last year. Watching these two is wonderful.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Nice to have you back. Love this. Cheers.

[@brendaw3032]

I've been patiently waitiing for the Pang's return and their videos never disappoint! Thanks for making these wonderful dishes that I can't wait to try and make myself! 😍

[@caraeuler2927]

I love Hunger Pangs! So glad to see a new video. I am delighted at how accessible this recipe is. I will be making this. Thank you

[@LoverTerminator]

“It is the Chinese Term Al dente!” Killed me

[@daiser720]

Is this a new segment? I LOVE THIS!

[@MichaelHampton-Whitney]

I love cold sesame noodles, but so many restaurants don't get this right. Your version looks great and like I remember from San Francisco.

[@mddell58]

Hi! Unless I am somehow NOT receiving ALL of the notifications for you both, It's been quite a while since your last video. So happy to see ya'll again! I love your recipes, etc. ❤

[@sandrah7512]

Their last video was in October.

[@ewtam24]

I love how it’s a family cooking video. Thank you friends! 🙏🏼

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Great to see these two again - it has been too long!

[@axl2531]

This is so wholesome, warms my heart.

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OMG!!! Pangs are back!!!

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Yay, you are back!!

[@user-yf4bx4zv5b]

這個不只可以用在中式麵條上，也可以用在義大利直麵(spaghetti/spaghettini)，尤其是在炎熱的夏天中午吃的涼麵(cold noodles)。

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Yesssss the pangs are back!

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So good to see that the Boys are Back!

[@randynguyen6937]

Kent's my hometown, wild! Thanks for the recipe

[@Blueagle8u]

I’ve made several of their recipes,and as always,the BEST I ever had !

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Love the videos of these two!

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[@cpp8227]

So nice to see the Pang's back again for another wonderful recipe video! Keep 'em coming please.

[@SteveZanardi]

Finally! Glad you're back

[@user-lv3sp7bi9v]

Looks so good!

[@OU812cheeto]

Thank you so much for this! None of the Chinese restaurants around me sell cold sesame noodle--I have no idea why because in NYC, they ALL had it. So now I have to make my own and I really appreciate this recipe! Thanks again!!

[@m.theresa1385]

So happy to have found this! Cold sesame noodles are one of my favorite dishes served up with julienned crunchy string beans on top. Looking forward to trying this at home (with extra chili oil ;))

[@lilquiz1301]

Oh. My. Goodness! First time preparing and trying cold sesame noodles. This is sooo good and addictive. I ate it for breakfast.

[@janetbex7526]

My husband and I LOVE cold sesame noodles! Thanks for this video

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YAY, Hunger Pangs is BACK!!!!!!!

[@annsharp9034]

Delighted to see the two of you back online! I was beginning to be worried. Just pre-ordered the cookbook.

[@jessicamichalski6253]

Hi from WA! Those noodles look amazing! And perfect for today’s 97 degree temps. 🥵

[@redcomet0079]

More Hunger Pangs 🍜

[@lisanutini5183]

This may sound weird but I love cold sesame noodles with coffee for breakfast.

[@MickHuerta]

Love this team! Great interaction! And this Recipe is what's for dinner tonight! Thank you!

[@phoenixr6811]

So happy to see one of my favorite father and son duo 🥰

[@MrElliotc02]

Always a treat to see you both. Stay well, dear friends.

[@belindac1040]

Yayyy welcome back!! We love Hunger Pangs! 😁

[@mariannefung9131]

Yummy food to keep your “hunger pangs” away? Definitely try this Cold Sesame Noodles, another Hunger Pangs’ delicious creation! That’s what I made last night. We had no leftovers!

[@rachellemazar7374]

This looks yummy, thanks for the tip on Chinese sesame paste

[@lisamontoni6421]

Liked. Subscribed. I love the rappor between you! Down to earth. Fun. Clear instructions! Nice!

[@gracielou4075]

My first Pang video! I think I would probably love them. ❤

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Yay yay yay yay yay! I'm so glad to see these two! Thank you, guys! I hope there's more Hunger Pangs coming soon!

[@neeleyfolk]

What a great duo, Thanks will look at more videos!

[@markbastings4451]

I agree with some of the comments the Pangs make very enjoyable and interesting videos tasty as well. Wish they would do more of them!!!

[@meizhou9279]

Looks delicious! So glad to see more episodes of Hunger Pangs.

[@laurawilliams1991]

Hunger Pangs is THE BEST SERIES! Makes me miss my dad.

[@lauralucas3112]

Great recipe! I made this with help from my 4-year-old, and she loves it! She keeps requesting it. We swapped the chili oil for sesame oil since she doesn't like spicy foods, but that was the only change.

[@steves3651]

Please put more asian cuisine on the channel, loved this one!

[@erikfreitas9288]

Yes! The Pangs are back!

[@RH-wj4rz]

Where have they been? I have really missed the Pangs.

[@sandrah7512]

@@RH-wj4rz At home? Kevin lives near Chicago and Jeffrey lives in Seattle, neither exactly in the Test Kitchen's backyard. 🤷🏼‍♀

[@RH-wj4rz]

@@sandrah7512 Thank you so much for your insightful information!

[@twostepcub]

so happy so see you both back. I'm now determined to make this this week. Thanks!

[@tetepeb]

Love these two, i would really like to try all the food they make :)

[@CricketGirl33]

Thanks for the recipe! I'll be making it for meal prep next week ❤ since I can't find some of the ingredients where I live, I'll have to adapt with some other ingredients...but I'm sure it'll taste great too!

[@SharpAssKnittingNeedles]

This looks like such a good simple dish for weeknight meals 🤤 makin my stomach go crazy over here!

[@LpoolDogLover]

So glad you two are back! I’ve missed the food but especially the humor!! Thank you for the new video!!

[@Wendylovespitties]

Love the Pangs!

[@dajuice4200]

With respect, you and you dad remind me of Po and his father from Kung-Fu Panda. I wish I could've grown up eating sesame noodles. I like the family stories.

[@julipolito7761]

Oh, yum! Thank you, so much! I love you guys!

[@snooshi]

I missed you guys 🥺

[@Dcomdan1]

More hunger Pangs please!

[@alexemiliogb]

New subscriber here...my two new favorite dudes 😊

[@vivienyang4345]

So happy to see them back!! ❤This cold noodle is definitely a good choice for the hot weather!

[@mariamura3386]

Thank you for that wonderful recipe. Can’t wait to try it.

[@lauralimweeheang4914]

Such a simple but delicious noodle dish! Thanks for sharing.

[@longleaf7582]

had no idea they were this easy to make! thanks for the upload these two are amazing

[@JW77]

This is really delicious. Kind of hard to find in restaurants in the US.

[@menaimoore6195]

I LOVE this dish!! I didn't know you could have it with so many toppings. I will absolutely make this at home!

[@Gladtobemom]

I wish I could like this one ten times. I had everything in the kitchen so I've already made it . . . so easy! So good too. I used some finely chopped vidalia onion and some deli ham. They were great.

[@jnal21]

Shorty tang's sesame noodles recipe is the best IMHO.

[@Terenia531]

Love these guys!

[@hm3954]

Yay, they're back!

[@joecab1]

You’re back! ❤️

[@willmak242]

Best Chinese dish of hot summer 👍🏼

[@kylemain4314]

Love these gentlemen!

[@harsiese]

These guys are the best! Great recipe!

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Love the Hunger Pangs!!!

[@maryl1833]

This is really embarrassing, but I am 80 and have just discovered miso. I don’t know if miso belongs in Chinese cooking, or solely in Japanese cooking. I ordered the book to find out. However I can’t wait to try this recipe! As a side note, I have recently realized that I am not going to live long enough to cook everything I want to. Kind of depressing. . . .

[@kevinpang4745]

Kevin Pang here - thank you so much for ordering the book. It's never too late to discover new foods. In fact, I will also not live long enough to cook everything I want to. You'd have to live to 800 to try everything! So I say, let's all enjoy cooking what we have and savor the fact of discovering something new and delicious. -kp

[@maryl1833]

@@kevinpang4745 yes, it’s all we can do! Anxious for your recipes!

[@angelaymhui]

love your recipe, sesame noodle, a comfort food for me, and great side dish for an American meal!

[@alyssaburke5186]

Great video!

[@olafall_sweden]

This look so good, must try it. Thank you.

[@constantin1959]

Thank you!!