Description
Quick and easy sesame noodle bowls packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite toppings! A delicious and satisfying meal ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried Asian noodles (such as udon, soba, or ramen)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons chili oil or sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 2–4 tablespoons water (to thin the sauce)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sesame Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), ginger, and garlic. Add chili oil or sriracha to taste. Gradually add water (1 tablespoon at a time) until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 6-8 minutes). Test for doneness they should be tender but still have a slight bite.
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Toss with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the noodles are cooking, prepare your toppings. Shred the carrots, thinly slice the cucumber, chop the scallions, and measure out the edamame. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles among bowls. Pour sesame sauce over the noodles. Arrange shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, edamame, and chopped scallions on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Add crispy chili flakes, chopped peanuts, or cilantro, if desired. Top with a fried egg (optional).
- Serve Immediately: Serve your sesame noodle bowls immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or tempeh for a protein boost.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, or spinach.
- If you don’t have tahini, you can use peanut butter or almond butter in the sauce. The flavor will be slightly different, but still delicious.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- You can prepare the noodles, sauce, and toppings ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. Assemble the bowls just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes