Cold Sesame Noodles
Cold Sesame Noodles are a creamy sesame noodles dish with a nutty, tangy sauce and fresh veggies. This easy recipe is perfect for quick lunches or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup 60 g tahini (or sesame paste)
- 2 tbsp 30 g smooth peanut butter
- 3 tbsp 45 ml soy sauce
- 1 tbsp 15 ml rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp 15 ml toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp 15 ml maple syrup or honey
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 –2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 –3 tbsp 30–45 ml warm water (to thin sauce)
- Optional: ½–1 tsp chili crisp or Sriracha for heat
For the Noodles and Toppings:
- 8 oz 225 g noodles (lo mein, soba, spaghetti, or rice noodles)
- 1 medium cucumber julienned
- 1 medium carrot julienned or shredded
- 2 scallions sliced
- 1 tbsp 9 g toasted sesame seeds
- Optional: Chopped cilantro or mint chopped peanuts
Instructions
Cook the Noodles
- In a medium saucepan, I bring salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz noodles until al dente, per package instructions. I drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside for this creamy sesame noodles dish.
Make the Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, I whisk ¼ cup tahini, 2 tbsp peanut butter, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1–2 tsp grated ginger, and 2–3 tbsp warm water until smooth and pourable for this easy recipe.
Toss the Noodles
- I add the cooled noodles to the sauce, tossing with tongs to coat evenly for this chilled noodle dish.
Add Veggies and Toppings
- I stir in 1 julienned cucumber, 1 shredded carrot, and 2 sliced scallions. I top with 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional cilantro or mint, and peanuts for this creamy sesame noodles dish.
Chill and Serve
- I serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours to meld flavors for this Cold Sesame Noodles dish.
Notes
- Rinse noodles in cold water after cooking to stop them from sticking
- Toss noodles in a little sesame oil before adding sauce if storing
- Thin sauce gradually to avoid watering it down too much
- Chill the noodles before serving for best flavor and texture
- Dont skip garlic and ginger they provide essential depth