Description

Cold Sesame Noodles are a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring tender spaghettini tossed in a creamy, savory peanut sauce with a hint of spice. This easy-to-make recipe combines the nutty richness of peanut butter with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sriracha to create a perfect balance of flavors. Chilled and topped with fresh green onions and optional garnishes, this dish is ideal for a light lunch or dinner, especially on warm days.

Ingredients

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Noodles

12 ounces spaghettini (or thin long pasta)

Sesame Dressing

½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons sriracha (or to taste)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
6 tablespoons warm water (more if needed)

Garnish

2 green onions (sliced, for serving)
Toppings as desired (such as sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, or cilantro)

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Instructions

Cook Noodles: Cook the spaghettini according to the package directions until tender. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Adjust Consistency: Gradually add warm water to the dressing, stirring continuously, until it reaches a pourable and smooth consistency suitable for coating the noodles evenly.
Toss Noodles with Dressing: Add the cooled noodles to the bowl with the sesame dressing and toss thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
Chill Noodles: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the noodles to chill properly.
Serve: Just before serving, stir the sliced green onions into the noodles. Garnish with your choice of additional toppings such as sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, shredded carrots, or fresh cilantro to enhance texture and flavor.

Notes

For extra crunch and flavor, top the noodles with toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or crunchy vegetables like shredded carrots or cucumber.
Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha according to your taste preference.
Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari if you need a gluten-free version.
These noodles can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator, making them great for meal prep or potlucks.