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10-Minute Sesame Noodles Recipe (Ma Jiang Mian)

Sesame noodles, or ma jiang mian (麻酱面) are a Shanghainese classic. A delicious weeknight or lunchtime meal to enjoy, sesame noodles are really easy to make.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 674 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. Fresh wheat noodles (or 1 serving of dried noodles)
  • ½ tablespoon sesame paste
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 5 tablespoons hot water (or braised meat sauce)
  • 1 scallion (chopped)
  • Chili oil (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce by mixing together the sesame paste, peanut butter, light soy sauce, rice vinegar (optional), vegetable oil, sugar, and water. Stir in one direction until it turns into a smooth, even paste.
  3. Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and toss with the prepared sauce, chopped scallions, and chili oil (if desired). It's best to mix the noodles while they are still hot!

Nutrition Information

Calories 674kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Potassium 142mg (4%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.2mg (2%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 674

% Daily Value*

Calories 674kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 85g 28%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.