Easy Asian Sesame Noodles
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these Easy Asian Sesame Noodles—a quick, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights! This recipe combines tender spaghetti or Asian-style noodles with a rich, umami-packed sesame sauce made from soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger. It’s a harmonious balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors, with optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a satisfying stand-alone meal or a side dish to your favorite Asian-inspired entrees. Garnished with scallions and crunchy sesame seeds, these noodles are as stunning as they are delicious. Perfect for fans of quick, easy, and utterly irresistible Asian noodle recipes!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles (or Asian-style noodles)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 0 as needed water (for boiling noodles)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti noodles (or Asian-style noodles) according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). This will be your sesame sauce.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the cooked noodles for 2-3 minutes to warm them evenly.
Step 4
Pour the sesame sauce over the noodles and toss well until the noodles are coated evenly with the sauce.
Step 5
Garnish the noodles with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a main dish or as a side dish to complement other Asian-inspired dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 653.9 grams (653.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 880 |
| Total Fat 48.60g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 6.90g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.20g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1740mg | 76% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.40g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.60g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 20.00g | |
| Protein 20.10g | 40% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 424mg | 9% |
Source of Calories