Description
Cold Sesame Noodles is an irresistible dish that combines the nutty, savory flavors of sesame and peanut butter with fresh veggies and noodles for a refreshing and satisfying meal. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
Sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
- ¼ cup warm water
Toppings:
- 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ½ cup shredded cucumber
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, chili garlic sauce, and warm water until smooth.
- Coat Noodles: Toss cooled noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Add Toppings: Mix in scallions, sesame seeds, cucumber, and carrots. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve: Chill and serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, use tahini instead of peanut butter.
- Enhance protein by adding cooked chicken or tofu.
- Adjust chili garlic sauce for desired spice level.
- Great for meal prep or potluck contributions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Salad
- Method: Stovetop / No-Cook Sauce
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
