Simple Sesame Noodles
In this simple recipe, you'll discover that delicious flavors can come from the simplest ingredients. These scrumptious sesame noodles can be enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite stir-fries and toppings.
In this simple recipe, you'll discover that delicious flavors can come from the simplest ingredients. These scrumptious sesame noodles can be enjoyed on their own or paired with your favorite stir-fries and toppings.
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 ounces fluid thin noodles cooked and drained
- 3 tablespoons pure sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 whole green onions sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (optional)
- Carbohydrate 8.1162000189669 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 8.38807500185799 g
- Fiber 2.4180000076089 g
- Protein 3.81592500945838 g
- Saturated Fat 0.708027500252948 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (192g)
- Sodium 880.715001791622 mg
- Sugar 5.698200011358 g
- Trans Fat 0.257137500386578 g
- Calories 114 calories
Step-by-step
- Whisk all ingredients (except noodles and green onions) together in a bowl.
- Taste and adjust ingredients as needed.
- Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with green onions & sesame seeds (if using) and toss.
- Serve in a bowl with chopsticks.
Pure sesame oil commands this dish, delivering an assertive, roasted aroma that dominates the palate if used without restraint. Whisking the oil thoroughly with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar ensures the fat emulsifies into the liquid rather than pooling on top of the pasta. Cook the thin noodles one minute shy of the package instructions so they retain structural integrity when absorbing the heavy dressing.
Pairing Strategies
Proteins with high fat content, such as crisp-skinned pork belly or pan-seared salmon, balance the acidity and sharp raw garlic present in the noodle dressing. Steamed or blistered green beans tossed with chili flakes add textural contrast without competing with the toasted sesame notes. Keep the dressed noodles below 40 degrees Fahrenheit if storing for later service, though they taste best at room temperature.
Adjusting the Foundation
Tamari replaces soy sauce at a one-to-one ratio for anyone avoiding gluten, altering the sodium profile only slightly. Regular vegetable oil substitutes successfully for canola oil, but never swap out the sesame oil, as neutral oils lack the necessary aromatic compounds to carry the dish.
