Chilled Sesame Noodles

Chilled Sesame Noodles with Cucumber Recipe

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This chilled sesame noodle dish is a refreshing and flavorful meal, perfect for warm weather. So get all the details below in my chilled sesame noodles with cucumber recipe.

Made with simple ingredients like noodles, sesame oil, and fresh cucumber, it offers a delightful balance of taste and texture.

The recipe is quick to prepare and can be served as a main dish or a side. It’s easily customizable with additional toppings such as scallions, carrots, or proteins like chicken or tofu.

Easy Chilled Sesame Noodles Recipe

These sesame noodles are tossed in a creamy sesame sauce and topped with crisp cucumber for a satisfying dish. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of spaghetti or Asian noodles
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cucumber julienned
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • Chopped scallions for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles: Boil a pot of water and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
  3. Combine Noodles and Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled noodles and pour the sauce over them. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
  4. Add Cucumber: Gently fold in the julienned cucumber and sesame seeds.
  5. Serve: Transfer the noodles to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with chopped scallions if desired. Serve chilled.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Calories: 320kcal
  • Fat: 14g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g

This recipe is part of my 45 Delicious and Easy Japanese Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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