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Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe

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A flavorful and refreshing Cold Sesame Noodles recipe featuring tender spaghettini tossed in a creamy peanut and sesame dressing with aromatic garlic and ginger, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or side dish.

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)

For Serving

  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • Toppings as desired (such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or cucumber)

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Boil the spaghettini according to package instructions until tender. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
  2. Mix Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Adjust Dressing Consistency: Gradually add warm water to the dressing, a little at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dressing becomes pourable and smooth.
  4. Toss Noodles: Add the cooled noodles to the dressing and toss thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sesame sauce.
  5. Chill: Cover the coated noodles and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
  6. Serve: Just before serving, stir in sliced green onions and add any desired toppings like chopped peanuts or sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For extra crunch and flavor, consider adding toppings such as shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts.
  • Sriracha can be adjusted to your preferred spice level or substituted with another chili sauce.
  • If the dressing thickens too much after refrigeration, stir in a bit of warm water before serving to loosen it.
  • This dish can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated, making it ideal for meal prep or picnics.

Keywords: cold sesame noodles, peanut noodles, Asian pasta salad, sesame dressing, quick noodle recipe

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