Chilli Tahini Black Bean Noodles

• 2 nests of Taiwanese noodles (you can get these from most supermarkets), or udon or rice noodles work too
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• 3 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp chilli oil, plus extra for garnish
• ½ jar Queen Black Beans, drained and rinsed
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• 2 spring onions, roughly sliced
• Sesame seeds
• Crispy chilli or peanut rayu (we love this one)
• Asian pickles
• Lime wedges
• Fried or soft boil egg (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles in boiling water following pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Put the tahini in a large mixing bowl with the grated garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, honey/maple syrup and chilli oil. Whisk until smooth. Add a splash of water to loosen, if the tahini gets a little sticky. Taste for sweetness or acidity, adding more maple syrup or lime to your liking.
3. Add the black beans to the sauce and mix well to coat. Then add the cooked noodles and stir vigorously to make sure all the noodles are coated in the sauce. If it’s looking a little sticky, add a splash more sesame oil.
4. Plate up the noodles, top with the spring onions and an extra drizzle of chilli oil. Serve as is, or pimp it up you way with a side of stir fried veg, a fried egg and/or Asian pickles.