Sesame Noodles
Delicious sesame noodles with a rich and creamy sesame sauce. This sesame noodle recipe is so easy, you can make it for the entire family in 15 minutes with easy-to-get ingredients
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Sesame Noodles:
- 8 oz (230g) spaghetti or soba noodles
- water for boiling
- 2 tablespoons oil
- black and white sesame seeds for garnishing
- scallions chopped, for garnishing
Sesame Sauce:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or Tahini paste, lightly heated in microwave under low heat
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar apple cider balsamic, black or Chinese rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons pure toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili oil optional
- salt and sugar to taste to taste
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse in cold running water, drain, and set aside.
- Mix all the ingredients for the Sesame Sauce and stir to combine well. You may adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.
- Heat a pan or skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Transfer the noodles to the pan or skillet and stir quickly a few times. Add the sesame sauce to the noodles and stir to combine well.
- Garnish the noodles with a generous amount of sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve at room temperature, or chill the sesame noodles in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
If you don't have sweet soy sauce, use regular soy sauce and add more sugar to taste to the Sesame Sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg