Sesame Noodles
Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles! Can be served hot or cold. Enjoy as a side dish or add in additional veggies or cooked protein for a simple dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1/8 cup sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated garlic
- 2 teaspoons sriracha, chili crisp or chili garlic sauce (like Sambal Oelek)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup snow peas, blanched and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring often, until just toasted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, tahini, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic and chili sauce. Add to the noodles and toss until well combined. Add in the scallions, cucumber, carrots and snow peas and toss again. Serve immediately.
Notes
The sauce will thicken as it cools. If you want to serve ahead of time, then toss the noodles with a tablespoon or two of the sauce. Right before serving, add the sauce and vegetables.
Thinly slicing the vegetables are key to the texture of this dish. They should be similar in texture to the noodles.
Snow peas can be crunchy, so I recommend blanching them first. To do so, bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the snow peas and cook until just bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Remove, let cool, and thinly slice.
For a side dish, you can also omit the vegetables. For a full meal, I love this topped with grilled tofu or crispy baked tofu.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 23gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 832mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2722IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 4mg