Sesame Noodles
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, try out our Sesame Noodles recipe! Spaghetti noodles are tossed in a homemade peanut sauce that is sweet, savory, and downright delicious. This noodle bowl is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, so it’s perfect for family dinners!
We love cooking with Asian inspired flavors and ingredients. These sesame noodles are great for a simple main dish recipe, but they’re only one of our many favorites. We also love this Cucumber Salad, Teriyaki Salmon, Honey Garlic Green Beans, and Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin.
How to Make Sesame Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger paste, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, chili pasta, and garlic.
- Whisk in 2 teaspoons of arrowroot starch until fully combined. This is an optional step that will help thicken the sauce if you prefer. You can leave it out, however, the sauce may be thinner.
- Pour the sauce over your cooked and drain noodles and toss until well coated. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Sesame Noodles Tips and Substitutions
- For a chewier noodle, cook the pasta for a minute or two less than the package directions. If you want a softer noodle, cook the pasta for more time than the package directions.
- Serve the sesame noodles immediately or chilled. The noodles will soak up more of the sauce if refrigerated, so you may want to add a bit more before serving.
- If you don’t have arrowroot flour, use cornstarch or tapioca flour as a thickener.
- If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, substitute 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.
- Instead of using spaghetti noodles, try using another type of noodle such as lo mein noodles, udon noodles, or rice noodles.
- If you’re not a fan of spice, leave out the chili paste and sriracha sauce.
- Add vegetables to the mix including bell peppers, carrots, snow peas, or mushrooms.
Storage:
Storing: Store sesame noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: To reheat, add the sesame noodles to a pot or pan over low heat and stir until warm. You may need to add a splash of water or chicken broth to loosen up the sauce. You can also serve the noodles cold right from the refrigerator.
Freezing: We do not recommend freezing this dish as the noodles will become mushy when thawed. However, you can freeze the sauce separately in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and toss with cooked noodles when ready to eat.
Ingredients
For the Noodles:
- 16 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour, optional to thicken the sauce
Optional Garnishes:
- green onions
- sesame seeds
- red pepper flakes, optional for heat
- Fresh ginger, optional garnishment
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.16 ounces uncooked spaghetti noodles
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger paste, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, chili paste, and garlic.3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons rice vinegar1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon maple syrup1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice1 tablespoon ginger paste2 teaspoons sesame oil1 teaspoon sriracha sauce1 teaspoon chili paste1 garlic clove
- Add 2 teaspoons of arrowroot flour to thicken the sauce. You may omit this step if you don’t have arrowroot flour as it does not affect the flavor of the recipe however omitting the arrowroot will result in a thinner sauce.2 teaspoons arrowroot flour
- Once the sauce is complete, pour it over your noodles and gently toss to ensure all of the noodles are coated.
- Top with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, freshly grated ginger, and crushed red peppers.green onionssesame seedsred pepper flakesFresh ginger
- Grab your chopsticks or fork and enjoy! See post for storage options.
