Sesame Noodles
Sesame Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, of choice
For the Sesame Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, optional, for extra nuttiness
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or 1 teaspoon for less sweetness
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking noodles
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 7-10 minutes depending on the type of noodle.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Before draining the noodles, carefully reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. This will be used to thin out the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sesame paste, peanut butter (if using), soy sauce, black vinegar, granulated sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Gradually add the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce mixture, whisking continuously. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and has a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Drain the cooked noodles well. Immediately add the hot, drained noodles to the bowl with the prepared sesame sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly with tongs or a large spoon until they are evenly coated in the rich sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve the sesame noodles immediately in a large bowl. Enjoy your comforting and flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sesame Noodles
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, of choice
For the Sesame Sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, optional, for extra nuttiness
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon black vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or 1 teaspoon for less sweetness
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from cooking noodles
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 7-10 minutes depending on the type of noodle.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Before draining the noodles, carefully reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. This will be used to thin out the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sesame paste, peanut butter (if using), soy sauce, black vinegar, granulated sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Gradually add the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water to the sauce mixture, whisking continuously. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and has a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Drain the cooked noodles well. Immediately add the hot, drained noodles to the bowl with the prepared sesame sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly with tongs or a large spoon until they are evenly coated in the rich sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve the sesame noodles immediately in a large bowl. Enjoy your comforting and flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min