Sesame Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Sesame Noodles
Description
This recipe uses fresh egg noodles cooked according to package directions, then rinsed with cold water to stop cooking and reduce stickiness. The sauce blends soy sauce, rice vinegar, creamy peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, chili garlic sauce, and optionally brown sugar for a balance of savory, tangy, and mildly sweet flavors.
After tossing the noodles with the sauce, sliced green onions and sesame seeds are stirred in, providing a fresh crunch and nutty aroma. Additional green onions and sesame seeds can be added as garnish before serving. The noodles offer a smooth, slightly chewy texture, contrasted by the crunchy garnishes.
They keep well refrigerated for up to four days, making this dish convenient for meal prep. Using authentic fresh Asian-style noodles enhances texture but common fresh egg noodles from many grocery stores work well.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces fresh egg noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional, if you prefer a more sweet and savory flavor
- 1/2 cup green onions sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to package directions.
- Place the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, ginger, chili garlic sauce and brown sugar if using (optional) in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat.
- Stir in the green onions and sesame seeds. Serve, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Fresh egg noodles are best sourced from the refrigerated section of Asian markets or grocery stores.
- Leftover noodles stay fresh up to 4 days refrigerated, suitable for meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1062mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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