Quick and Easy Sesame Noodles Recipe - Belly Full (2024)

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5 from 18 Ratings

Published: April 1, 2021Author: Amy

These quick and easy Sesame Noodles are light, but filling. Awesome sesame flavor and zing from chili oil. This recipe is ready in only 15 minutes and can be served warm or cold. It’s crazy delicious!

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We’ve been obsessed with these Sesame Noodles since 2010 when we first shared it. Our love has not waned, so I thought it was worth bumping this recipe back to the top again. They’re so easy and crazy delish! It’s another one of my life-saver recipes, ready in 15 minutes (tops!) and loved by everyone.

If you can boil water and mix things together in a bowl, you can make these noodles. Tender pasta is tossed with a simple and super flavorful sesame sauce, using common pantry ingredients. You can enjoy it as a side with your favorite stir fry or add some vegetables or protein to them and serve as a complete meal. They are just great!

Sesame Noodles Recipe

To make this sesame noodles recipe, you’ll need these ingredients:

  • Noodles: I always use thin spaghetti, but really any type of pasta works, so use your favorite!
  • Soy sauce: Low-sodium to tame the saltiness.
  • Rice wine vinegar: For wonderful tang and flavor.
  • Granulated sugar: Yes, sugar! Just a little. It helps balance out the acidity from the vinegar.
  • Garlic: For aromatics, zing, and flavor.
  • Toasted sesame oil: One of my most beloved ingredients! Rich, nutty, with a distinct toasted sesame aroma and punch of flavor.
  • Canola oil: A neutral cooking oil, with a mild flavor.
  • Hot chili oil: Just a little for some heat. Sriracha could be used instead.
  • Hot water: Combine with the oils to make more of a sauce that coats the noodles.
  • Scallions: For a subtle peppery, onion flavor. These get tossed with the noodles and also sprinkled on top.
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Recipe Variations

These noodles are awesome as is, but there are so many ways to jazz them up!

  • Add in some protein: If you want these noodles to be more substantial, you could toss in some seasoned and cooked beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Add in some veggies: Toss in some edamame, snap peas, broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots. Sky’s the limit! They can be raw or cooked, depending on your preference.
  • Make it spicy: We use a bit of chili oil for this recipe, which gives it a little heat and adds dimension of flavor, but if you want it really spicy, double the amount or add in some cracked red pepper flakes.
  • Stir in some nut butter: A couple tablespoons of sunflower butter, almond butter, or peanut butter gives the sauce a different, delicious flavor.
  • Try a different noodle: I always make this with pasta noodles, but lo mein, soba, or ramen are good, too.

How to Make Sesame Noodles

This recipe is crazy easy! Simply:

  1. Cook the pasta, al dente.
  2. Whisk together the sauce ingredients.
  3. Toss the two together.
  4. Sprinkle with scallions and toss again.
  5. Serve hot or cold.
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What to Serve with Sesame Noodles

These sesame noodles go well with:

  • Almost any stir fry recipe
  • Roasted Snap Peas
  • Panko Pan Fried Pork Chops
  • Hoisin Air Fryer Salmon
  • Honey Soy Baked Chicken Drumsticks
  • Korean Ground Beef

I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full onFacebook,Instagram,Pinterest, andYouTube!

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Easy Sesame Noodles

5 from 18 Ratings

These quick and easy Sesame Noodles are light, but filling. Awesome sesame flavor and zing from chili oil. This recipe is ready in only 15 minutes and can be served warm or cold. It's crazy delicious!

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces thin spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic ,minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 4 scallions ,diced

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil. Salt water and cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

  • While pasta is cooking, whisk all other ingredients (except green onions) together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  • Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat. Sprinkle with scallions and toss again.

  • Serve hot or cold and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: sesame noodles

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FAQs

What kind of noodles are best for sesame noodles? ›

Here's what you'll need to make sesame noodles. Noodles: Thin, dried wheat noodles work best here because they cook up chewy and don't get too gloppy or gummy when tossed with the sauce. My favorite are Taiwanese noodles called kuan miao. Skip the noodles that contain egg.

Is sesame oil good for noodles? ›

Plus, they're garlic sesame noodles after all! Sesame oil: For this recipe, the sesame oil is where much of the flavor comes from. Be sure to use toasted sesame oil for the most flavor. Rice vinegar: To help round out the flavors of the sauce.

How to upgrade 2 minute noodles? ›

You can add anything you have in your kitchen. My favourites are carrots, capsic*ms, baby corn, spinach, mushrooms, pumpkin, broccoli, sweet potato, kale, zucchini… Now comes a crucial point - you don't want to boil the veggies completely, so we need to wait for that moment when noodles are just about to be cooked.

What kind of noodles do Chinese people use? ›

Rice
Common English nameCharactersDescription
Ho fun, Chow fun河粉Very wide, flat, rice noodles
Lai fun瀨粉酹粉Thick round semi-transparent noodle made from sticky rice
Mixian or Mai sin米線米线Rice noodles also called Guilin mífěn (桂林米粉)
Rice vermicelli米粉Thin rice noodles
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What is the difference between Chinese sesame paste and tahini? ›

Tahini is sometimes listed as a substitute for sesame paste, but to me, the two aren't interchangeable. Though tahini is also made from white sesame seeds, those seeds are usually untoasted or lightly toasted. By comparison, toasted sesame paste is more assertive and aromatic and also thicker in texture.

Can you crack an egg into 2 minute noodles? ›

Crack a beaten raw egg into the cooked noodles. Stir it in and the egg will cook through. Lightly fry off some prawns and an egg with drained cooked noodles. Flavour the dish with curry paste or a stir-fry sauce.

Do you need boiling water for 2 minute noodles? ›

Cook in 1½ cups (375mL) of boiling water on stove top for 2 minutes. Stir in contents of flavour sachet and enjoy! Serve with or without broth as desired, MAGGI 2 Minute Noodles also make a great base for a quick and delicious meal.

How to make perfect instant noodles? ›

Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.

Is it better to cook with sesame oil or olive oil? ›

Both olive oil and sesame oil have different places in the kitchen. If you are only looking for one oil with a versatile taste and smoke point, then you should choose olive oil. However, sesame oil can be a great addition to your pantry, especially if you cook a lot of recipes from Asian cuisines.

What can I add to instant noodles to taste better? ›

Instant ramen can taste even better and more filling with a few quick modifications. Famed chef Roy Choi has said he adds American cheese, butter, and egg to his instant ramen. You can also try adding soy sauce, kimchi, or peanut butter for added flavor.

What are the healthiest instant noodles? ›

The Best Instant Noodles for Healthy Instant Soup
  • Vite Ramen. The main selling point of Vite Ramen is that these instant noodles have all the nutrition necessary for a human. ...
  • One Culture Foods. ...
  • Immi. ...
  • Noma Lim. ...
  • Mike's Mighty Good. ...
  • Nissin All-In Instant Noodles. ...
  • House Foods. ...
  • Oh So Tasty.

What can I add to noodles to make them nicer? ›

I'm talking simple sauces and condiments like:
  1. Miso paste.
  2. Chili bean sauce.
  3. Thai curry paste.
  4. Japanese curry powder.
  5. Fish sauce.
  6. Harissa.
  7. Vinegar.
  8. Ponzu.

What are cold sesame noodles made of? ›

Cold Sesame Noodles are one of my favorite things to eat during the warm summer months! They're creamy, spicy, and so delicious – the sauce is made of sesame paste, chili oil, Chinese black vinegar and a touch of sugar to balance it all out.

What kind of noodles does Mr noodles use? ›

Noodle: Enriched Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Salt, Guar Gum, Garlic Powder. Soup Base: Salt, Artificial Chicken Flavour, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Yeast Extract Powder (dried Bread Yeast, Water), Turmeric Powder, White Pepper Powder, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Dried Leek, Caramel.

What are the best noodles to use for lo mein? ›

You want to buy an egg noodle or pasta that's relatively thin and has some tooth. Some common names will be lo mein, chow mein, egg noodles or pancit noodles. Most markets have Japanese yaki soba noodles in the cold case, and those would work perfectly.

Which noodles are thick lo mein or chow mein? ›

Chow mein: thin, dried noodles that are parboiled for 5-6 minutes, and fried alongside veggies and meat. Lo mein: fat, chewy noodles that are boiled for a few minutes, then added to stir-fry after veggies and meat is cooked.

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