Cold Sesame Noodles
Cold sesame noodles are a refreshing and flavorful dish that brings together silky noodles and a creamy, nutty sesame sauce. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or cozy dinners at home, this easy-to-make recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and an explosion of taste, making it a go-to meal any time of year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or Chinese noodles
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Toss the cooled noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in sliced cucumbers for added crunch.
- Serve on plates and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg