Description
Garlic sesame noodles bring authentic Chinese flavors to home kitchens with minimal ingredients and quick preparation. Savory sauce, tender noodles, and aromatic garlic create a satisfying meal you can enjoy in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles
- ¼ cup peanuts or cashews, chopped
- 3 tbsps soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsps toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (to prevent sticking)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for balance)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or tahini (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp Sriracha or chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup carrots, shredded (optional)
- Cilantro or basil, fresh (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook noodles in rapidly boiling water until achieving al dente consistency, then drain thoroughly and gently toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking and infuse initial flavor.
- Sauce Creation: Construct a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional peanut butter until smooth and well-integrated.
- Flavor Integration: Pour the vibrant sauce over noodles, using tongs or chopsticks to ensure complete and even coating, allowing each noodle strand to absorb the complex flavor profile.
- Garnish and Presentation: Embellish the dish with a medley of textural elements including toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, julienned carrots, crushed peanuts, and fresh herbs, creating a visually stunning and multi-dimensional culinary experience.
- Serving Recommendations: Serve immediately while warm for optimal taste, or chill for a refreshing alternative, presenting in a wide, shallow bowl to showcase the noodles’ intricate layers and vibrant ingredients.
Notes
- Noodle Texture Mastery: Cook noodles just shy of package instructions to maintain al dente consistency, preventing mushy results.
- Sauce Blending Technique: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors, allowing each component to marry perfectly.
- Sesame Oil Strategy: Drizzle sesame oil sparingly to enhance aroma without overwhelming the dish’s delicate flavor profile.
- Temperature Flexibility: Enjoy noodles hot for a comforting meal or chill for a refreshing summer dish, adapting to seasonal preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg