Description
Garlic sesame noodles dance with bold Asian-inspired flavors, blending silky strands and zesty aromatics. Slurp-worthy comfort meets quick elegance, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Noodles and Proteins:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts or cashews
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or tahini (optional, for extra creaminess)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (to prevent sticking)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for balance)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Garnishes and Optional Add-ins:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup shredded carrots (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by cooking noodles in boiling water until they reach an al dente texture, ensuring they maintain a slight firmness.
- After draining, delicately coat the noodles with sesame oil, preventing them from clumping together and creating a subtle aromatic base.
- Craft the flavor-packed sauce by vigorously blending soy sauce, rice vinegar, additional sesame oil, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional creamy peanut butter in a mixing vessel.
- Gently cascade the robust sauce over the noodles, using tongs or chopsticks to thoroughly distribute the complex flavor profile throughout every strand.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and textural complexity by generously sprinkling toasted sesame seeds, finely chopped green onions, julienned carrots, crushed peanuts, and delicate fresh herbs across the surface.
- Consider serving the noodles immediately while warm, or alternatively, refrigerate for a refreshing chilled version that maintains the intricate layers of flavor.
- For optimal enjoyment, plate the noodles in a wide, shallow bowl that allows the vibrant ingredients to showcase their individual characteristics.
Notes
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water to help the sauce cling better to the noodles, creating a smoother, silkier texture.
- Swap wheat noodles with zucchini noodles or rice noodles for gluten-free and low-carb alternatives that maintain the dish’s delicious flavor profile.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch to the final presentation.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting Sriracha quantity – use less for mild palates or more for spice lovers seeking an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg