Description
These sesame noodles blend creamy peanut butter, nutty sesame oil, soy sauce, and a kick of chili for a fast, flavorful, and flexible dish perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti or ramen noodles
3 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp peanut butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp chili oil (optional)
Chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or cucumber slices (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and optional chili oil until smooth.
3. Toss the cooked noodles into the sauce, mixing thoroughly so every strand is coated.
4. Garnish with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or even thin cucumber slices.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. These noodles get even better the next day!
Notes
Swap in soba, rice noodles, or zucchini noodles for variety.
Add protein like sesame beef or tofu for a full meal.
Mix in shredded veggies like carrots or napa cabbage for crunch.
Keeps well for up to four days in the fridge—perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sesame noodles, cold noodles, peanut noodles, meal prep, vegetarian