Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Noodles
Quick and Easy Asian Sesame Noodles are a delicious and versatile dish that can brighten up any meal in just 20 minutes. With a savory-sweet sesame soy sauce, these noodles offer a delightful burst of flavor that can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, soba, or rice noodles)
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat
- Toppings: sliced green onions, shredded carrots, bell peppers/cucumbers, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes or sriracha until well combined.
- Return the cooked noodles to the pot and pour the sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to coat all the noodles evenly.
- Gently fold in your choice of toppings like green onions, shredded carrots, and bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg