Description
Satisfy your cravings with this delicious and refreshing Cold Sesame Noodles recipe. Perfect for a quick meal or a make-ahead dish, these noodles are packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Noodles:
- 12 oz spaghetti or thin noodles (regular or gluten-free)
Sesame Sauce:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro or peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside.
- Make the sesame sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Add warm water gradually until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Toss noodles with sauce: Coat the cooled noodles with the sesame sauce. Add shredded carrots, cucumber, and green onions, mixing gently. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with cilantro or peanuts if desired.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the noodles for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy the best flavor when served cold.
Notes
- This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Enhance the protein content by adding cooked shredded chicken, tofu, or edamame.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing the red pepper flakes or adding sriracha to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
