Description
Cold Sesame Noodles are a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender noodles tossed in a creamy, nutty sesame sauce. This dish is perfect for warm days or when you need a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta (preferably thin noodles like spaghetti or soba noodles)
1/4 cup peanut butter (or tahini for a different flavor)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cucumber, julienned
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the noodles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
- Add the cooled noodles to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the sesame sauce over the noodles and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the julienned cucumber, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds, and toss again to combine.
- If you like a little spice, sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the noodles and toss.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
- You can make the sesame sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup based on your preference.
- The dish is meant to be served cold, but can be microwaved for 30-60 seconds if you prefer to eat it warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
