Cold Sesame Noodles

A delicious and, most importantly, quick recipe for earthy noodles with crunchy fresh veggies.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword 15 minute recipe, 20 minute recipe, cold sesame noodles, noodles, quick meals, quick recipe, quick vegan noodles, quickies, sesame noodle sauce, vegan noodle salad, vegan ramen noodles, vegan sesame noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 410.1

Author carleigh

Equipment

Bowl or pot to cook or soak the noodles
Small bowl for the sauce
mixing bowl
Cutting board
Sharp knife

Ingredients

2 packs noodles or "bundles" of ramen, wheat noodles, soba, pad Thai etc.

Sesame sauce

3 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
1 lime juiced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sweet chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp ginger finely grated

To serve

1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 radishes finely chopped
¼ cup carrots cut to matchsticks
1 handful cilantro or parsley, chopped
1 mini cucumber finely sliced
2 green onions finely diced
½ cup edamame thawed
chili oil optional

Instructions

Cook your noodles according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the “pasta water” before draining.
Next, make the sauce. Combine all listed ingredients in a large bowl, and whisk until smooth, adding the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until a drippable sauce is formed.
Next, prepare your vegetables of choice. Slice your, chop your radishes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and other veggies, if using.
Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss until completely covered. Serve with your vegetables of choice, sesame seeds and chili oil. Enjoy warm or cold. Store cold in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Notes

Enjoy these noodles warm or cold.

Feel free to get creative with the ingredients. Use your favorite noodles, your favorite vegetables for toppings, and adjust the spice level based on preference.

Try this formula with peanut butter, peanut oil, and crushed peanuts. Or, enjoy these noodles with suflower butter, sunflower seeds and oil.

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