10-Minute Sesame Noodles

5 from 1 vote

10-Minute Sesame Noodles

Make a bold, creamy, and umami-filled sauce to coat chewy bouncy noodles! There's truly nothing better. Whip up this delicious dish in 10 minutes - flat,

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 389kcal

Author: Mikha S.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

5 oz fresh wheat noodles
1 green onion thinly sliced, optional
1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

For the Sauce:

1 tablespoon Chinese sesame paste*
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves grated
½ tablespoon water from boiling noodles

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to the package’s directions. Remove noodles and reserve water for the sauce.
In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix until smooth.
Toss in the noodles, then top with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Fresh Wheat Noodles: Fresh noodles are perfect for a quick meal because they cook much quicker than dry noodles. For this recipe, I used fresh wheat noodles, but any fresh noodles will work! You can easily find fresh noodles at local Asian markets in the refrigerated section.
Soy Sauce / Dark Soy Sauce: Regular and light soy sauce is the most common and accessible at grocery stores. They add saltiness to the dish. Dark soy sauce, on the other hand, is used for the rich dark color it gives food. You can easily find it at local Asian markets. If you do omit it, just keep in mind that your sauce will come out lighter in color.
Sesame Paste: I highly recommend using Chinese sesame paste for a rich sesame flavor, however, if you have difficulty finding Chinese sesame paste at your local Asian market, you can swap it out with Tahini or creamy peanut butter. The flavor will be different, but still creamy and delicious nonetheless!
Toppings: You can also experiment with different toppings as well! Mix in finely sliced cucumber, soft-boiled eggs, edamame, or even your favorite protein.

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