Description
This Cold Sesame Noodles recipe features tender spaghettini tossed in a creamy, flavorful peanut-sesame dressing with hints of garlic, ginger, and a touch of heat from sriracha. Perfectly chilled and garnished with fresh green onions and optional toppings, this refreshing dish is a quick, no-cook meal after boiling the noodles, ideal for warm days or as a light lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghettini (or thin long pasta)
- 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)
- 2 green onions (for serving)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped peanuts
- Sesame seeds
- Shredded cucumber
- Julienned carrots
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the noodles well and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. 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 fresh ginger until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust dressing consistency: Gradually add warm water to the peanut dressing, a little at a time, whisking continuously until the dressing reaches a pourable, smooth consistency that will coat the noodles evenly.
- Toss noodles and dressing: Add the cooled noodles to the bowl with the sesame dressing. Toss thoroughly to make sure every strand of pasta is coated evenly with the flavorful sauce.
- Chill the noodles: Cover the dressed noodles and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to chill fully.
- Serve: Just before serving, stir in the sliced green onions and garnish with your choice of optional toppings such as chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, shredded cucumber, or julienned carrots.
Notes
- You can add extra toppings like chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, shredded cucumber, or carrots for added texture and freshness.
- Adjust the heat level by modifying the amount of sriracha to suit your taste.
- If the dressing is too thick, add a little more warm water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Use gluten-free pasta and tamari sauce instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- This recipe is best served chilled but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
