Easy Sesame Noodles

These flavorful sesame noodles are a great choice when you want something more than plain rice with an Asian-style meal. The noodles are flavored with sesame oil, garlic, brown sugar, and soy sauce. I add steamed peas and carrots, but you can add a different vegetable if you have another favorite.

This is also a versatile dish. Add meat, chicken, or shrimp for a more substantial dish, or add some sautéed mushrooms or peppers for more flavor and color. If you like spicy food, feel free to add extra chili crisp, sambal, or Sriracha to the noodles.

Ingredient Notes

• Spaghetti: Or substitute with ramen, lo mein, rice noodles, or soba.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a fragrant base—mince finely or mash.
• Chili Crisp: Adds heat and texture—use sambal oelek or Sriracha for a smoother alternative.
• Soy Sauce: Regular or low-sodium works well here.
• Rice Vinegar: Provides acidity to balance the sweetness.
• Brown Sugar: Adds just the right touch of sweetness.
• Sesame Oil: Use toasted sesame oil for best flavor—it’s key to the dish.
• Green Onions: Stir some in and save some for garnish.
• Vegetables (Optional): Peas and carrots are easy, but use what you have—cucumbers, bell pepper, or sautéed mushrooms.
• Garnish: Toasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts add crunch.

Steps to Make Easy Sesame Noodles

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili crisp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, just until aromatic.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
4. Steam or microwave the peas and carrots, if using.
5. In a large bowl, combine the hot noodles with the sauce, green onions, and vegetables. Toss well to coat.
6. Garnish with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds and serve warm or chilled.

Recipe Variations

• Add ginger: Sauté 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger with the garlic.
• Use fresh veggies: Try julienned carrots, red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, or extra green onions.
• Make it spicy: Add a dash of sambal, extra chili crisp, or a swirl of Sriracha.
• Add protein: Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or a fried egg.
• Use other noodles: Soba, lo mein, or even ramen noodles work well.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve alongside grilled or stir-fried chicken, pork, or tofu.
• Pair with steamed dumplings or egg rolls for a complete meal.
• Add to a bento-style lunch with cucumbers and a boiled egg.
• Pack for a picnic or potluck—these noodles travel well and taste great cold.

Easy Sesame Noodles

Diana

Add Asian flair to your meal with these easy sesame noodles!

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Servings 4 to 6 servings

Calories 281

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Course Pasta

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 3 teaspoons salt for the cooking water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili crisp, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup peas and carrots, frozen, steamed, optional
• Chopped peanuts or sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

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• Place a large pot of water over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook following the package directions. Drain well.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili crisp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until aromatic. Remove the pan from the heat and add the soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
• Steam the peas and carrots, if using.
• Combine the hot, cooked spaghetti with the sauce mixture, green onions, and hot steamed peas and carrots (if using).
• Garnish the sesame noodles with chopped roasted peanuts or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 536mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3414IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

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Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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