Description
Enjoy a delightful and easy recipe for Cold Sesame Noodles, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried noodles (such as spaghetti, linguine, or lo mein noodles)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chopped scallions, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini and water until smooth and creamy.
- Add the tahini mixture to the soy sauce mixture and whisk until well combined and smooth.
- Add the cooled noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss gently until the noodles are evenly coated.
- Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for a colder dish.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like shredded carrots, cucumber, or bell peppers.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cook (after boiling noodles)
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg