Description

Cold Sesame Noodles is a refreshing and flavorful dish featuring tender spaghettini coated in a creamy, tangy peanut and sesame dressing. This easy-to-make recipe combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger for a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Served chilled and topped with fresh green onions and optional garnishes, it’s an ideal light meal or side dish, especially during warmer months.

Ingredients

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Pasta

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)
Optional toppings as desired (e.g., chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, shredded carrots, cucumber slices)

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Instructions

Cook the noodles: Cook the spaghettini according to the package directions until tender. Drain the noodles well and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and chill the noodles. Set aside.
Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Adjust consistency: Gradually add warm water, stirring constantly, until the dressing reaches a pourable, creamy consistency that will coat the noodles evenly.
Toss noodles with dressing: Add the cold noodles to the bowl with the sesame dressing and toss thoroughly to ensure each strand is coated evenly with the flavorful sauce.
Chill to blend flavors: Cover the dressed noodles and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Add finishing touches: Right before serving, stir in sliced green onions and garnish with any additional toppings you desire such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or fresh vegetables for extra texture and flavor.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
Add crunch and flavor with toppings like chopped peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, shredded carrots, or thin cucumber slices.
Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha according to your heat preference.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; just stir well before serving.
Use warm water to help thin the peanut dressing smoothly without clumping.