Easy 10-min. Sesame Noodles
Sesame Noodles. Delicious noodles in a nutty flavourful sesame sauce with green onions and garlic. A quick easy 10 minute dish that hits the spot. These noodles can be served hot or chilled and served cold.
- Prep time
- 6 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 oz wheat noodles ((dried knife cut noodles recommended))
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral tasting oil)
- 1/3 cup cucumber (thinly sliced as garnish)
- 1/2 green onion (finely sliced)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp sesame paste (or sub with tahini or smooth peanut butter)
- 2 tsp regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp Chinese black vinegar (or sub with Rice Vinegar or White Vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 3/4 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder ((aka chicken stock powder))
- 2 tsp Chili oil (or Red Pepper Flakes)
Instructions
- 1
In a heatproof bowl (like ceramic, glass or steel), add Sauce ingredients. (For a spicy option: add Chili Oil or red pepper flakes to the bowl).
- 2
Heat your vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until you see it begin to smoke. Remove off heat. Pour the hot oil over the Sauce ingredients aiming for dried sesame seeds (to prevent splash back). Whisk your sauce mixture together.
- 3
According to package instructions, boil noodles in a pot in hot boiling water. If you're using knife cut wheat noodles, boil for 3-4 minutes. Strain immediately and pour noodles into your bowl with the sauce. Mix noodles with sauce. Enjoy!
- 4
Optional: Garnish with fresh sliced cucumbers, green onions and more sesame seeds.