My Favorite Sesame Noodles
Get ready to fall in love with "My Favorite Sesame Noodles," a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This recipe combines tender spaghetti (or your favorite thin noodles) with a bold, irresistible sesame sauce made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. Infused with optional heat from sriracha, it’s finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for the ultimate umami-packed experience. Garnish with julienned cucumber and shredded carrot for a refreshing crunch that takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes, these noodles are equally delicious served cold, warm, or at room temperature, making them a versatile addition to your recipe collection. Perfect for anyone looking for a quick sesame noodle recipe that’s rich in flavor and effortless to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti (or thin noodles of choice)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1 small cucumber, julienned (for garnish, optional)
- 1 medium carrot, shredded (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using) until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked and cooled noodles with the sesame sauce until evenly coated.
Add the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds to the noodles, tossing again to distribute evenly.
If desired, garnish with julienned cucumber and shredded carrot for added crunch and freshness.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. These noodles are delicious served cold, at room temperature, or lightly warmed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 465 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
