15-Minute Sesame Noodles

A quick solution for a hassle-free side dish that delivers flavor with ease. Grab your favorite noodles for this simple, 15-minute noodle dish.

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• Ingredients
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• Tips for making sesame noodles
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Ok, I'll admit it. These easy sesame noodles are sometimes my DINNER, not my side dish.

They are just really good and really easy and I have a habit of working on my computer all day, or making recipes all day and then I need a quick and easy dinner.

And if I'm recipe testing brownies and cookies all day? I need something as a starter before 'test eating' dessert.

Also, noodles are so comforting and I never pass on noodles, or the opportunity to use chopsticks.

The sauce is both delicious and easy to make. You can pair the noodles with steamed or roasted broccoli and carrots for a full vegetarian meal.

Add panko chicken strips or air fryer coconut chicken on the side, for protein and you'll be set up for quick and easy meal good for any night of the week.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

• noodles: use your favorite noodles. I like the really thick udon noodles or spaghetti/spaghettini noodles for this recipe. Capellini or linguini would be good as would thin udon noodles.
• garlic and ginger: to start off with a base of flavor. Don't feel like chopping? Use garlic powder and ground ginger instead.
• sauce: soy sauce for umami saltiness, vinegar for acidity and brown sugar for sweetness.
• sesame oil: you'll finish the dish off of heat with sesame oil for a nutty flavor.

Instructions

This recipe is quick - make the sauce while the noodles boil and then combine!

1. Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Heat a teaspoon of oil in a skillet or sauce pan over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for a minute or so, until fragrant and browning. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir.
4. Drain the noodles and add them to the sauce. Heat through.
5. Remove from heat and stir through the sesame oil and option sriracha sauce.
6. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Tips for making sesame noodles

• Customize the noodles by adding peanut a spoon or two of peanut butter to the sauce. Add chicken or shrimp or stir-fried vegetables.
• This is a great recipe for meal prep because it will keep in the fridge for a few days and you can eat it hot or cold, making it good to take to work/school.

What to serve with sesame noodles

To serve these noodles as a side dish try pairing it with:

Vegetables: Roasted broccoli and carrots, sesame roasted broccoli, sriracha Brussels sprouts, or spicy cucumber salad.

Protein: Air fryer coconut chicken, air fryer cumin chicken, air fryer katsu chicken, or keep it vegetarian with a butternut squash burger.

Storage

Store leftover noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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