Description
These Sesame Noodles are a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a quick and easy meal. The combination of sesame oil, soy sauce, and other Asian-inspired ingredients creates a deliciously nutty and savory sauce that coats the noodles and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Noodles:
Sauce:
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, ginger, and sriracha until smooth.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the sauce over the cooled noodles and toss to coat. Add shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions, then toss again.
- Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- These noodles are great served cold or at room temperature.
- Add cooked chicken, tofu, or edamame for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
