Description
Garlic Sesame Noodles are a quick and flavorful dish featuring a savory, nutty sauce infused with garlic and sesame. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a base for additional proteins and vegetables, this versatile recipe is vegetarian-friendly and easily customizable
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz noodles of choice (spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp crushed peanuts (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles – Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar or honey. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Sauté the aromatics – Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic (and ginger if using) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine everything – Add the cooked noodles to the pan and pour the sauce over them. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Garnish and serve – Remove from heat and top with green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts. Serve warm.
Notes
- Protein Additions: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu for a heartier dish.
- Vegetable Additions: Stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, or bok choy.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and rice noodles instead of wheat noodles.
- Creamy Variation: Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter for a richer texture.
- Low-Carb Option: Swap noodles for zucchini or shirataki noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: garlic sesame noodles, easy noodle recipe, vegetarian noodles, sesame garlic sauce, quick Asian noodles