Description
Cold sesame noodles are a delightful, refreshing dish that combines silky noodles with a rich sesame sauce and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for warm summer days or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With a balance of nuttiness and sweetness, these cold sesame noodles are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Chinese egg noodles
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, and minced garlic until smooth.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.
- 4. Fold in the chopped green onions, cucumber, and carrots.
- 5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg