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Sesame Noodles

By:Nagi
Published:9 Aug '17Updated:11 Aug '19
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Sesame Noodles tossed in a fabulous Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing! Terrific served at room temperature or warm, this is a great side dish. Or turn it into a complete meal by adding shredded veggies like carrots, cabbage and bean sprouts, and how about some shredded chicken too?

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

Sesame Noodles

There actually aren’t that many noodle dishes that I know that are truly better served at room temperature rather than warm. But this is one of them. Which makes this terrific for taking to gatherings or for work lunches.

OR as a side dish that can be made well in advance of serving – one less thing to heat up when you’re ready to serve a crowd, yay!

It’s terrifically versatile and can be served plain just as I’ve shown it here, or with add ins such as more vegetables and/or even shredded chicken to fill it out and make a complete meal!

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

Dressing for Sesame Noodles

The star of these Sesame Noodles is the dressing. It’s an Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing that’s wickedly delicious with the perfect balance of sweet, sour and salty.

Yes, the list of ingredients in the dressing is longer than my usual dressings.

And yes, it is totally worth it. 🙂

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

Best noodles for Sesame Noodles

I like making Sesame Noodles with fresh rather than dried noodles. I find it works better because they are more slippery than dried noodles so the sauce coats the noodles evenly and it doesn’t suck up the dressing as much.

Having said that though, this Sesame Noodles recipe is terrific made with virtually any type of noodles – fresh or dried.

Add Ins!

I’ve shared these Sesame Noodles as a plain side dish, but there’s enough dressing to load this up with veggies and even shredded chicken to turn this into a more complete meal.

Here’s one example – I added shredded chicken, shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts and edamame to make this into a meal:

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

How to serve Sesame Noodles

I usually serve plain Sesame Noodles as a side dish. It’s especially great on the side of Asian foods (so great for Asian BBQ’s!), but the Sesame Dressing is not too “Asiany” so it will even pair well with Western mains, or even Caribbean, Hawaiian or Tropical themed foods.

Here are some ideas for Asian foods to serve alongside these noodles:

  • Asian Marinated Chicken (grill or pan fry)

  • Asian Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

  • Chinese Crispy Pork Belly

  • Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork)

  • Chinese Lettuce Wraps (San Choy Bow)

  • Potstickers (Chinese Pan Fried Dumplings!) or Japanese GYOZA (Dumplings)

Enjoy! – Nagi xx

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. www.recipetineats.com

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Sesame Noodles - noodles tossed with a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing. Serve these as Cold Sesame Noodles or warm. recipetineats.com

Sesame Noodles

Author: Nagi
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Total: 15 mins
Side Dish
Asian
4.94 from 33 votes
Servings6 - 8 as side
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Recipe video above. Sesame Noodles tossed in a wicked Asian Sesame Peanut Dressing! Terrific served at room temperature or warm, this is a great side dish. Or turn it into a complete meal by adding shredded salads like carrots, cabbage and bean sprouts, and how about some shredded chicken too? Serves 6 - 8 as a side.

Ingredients

  • 500 g / 1 lb fresh egg noodles (Note 1)
  • 3/4 cup green onions , finely sliced (scallions)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
  • 2 - 3 tbsp crushed peanuts, optional, plus more for garnish

Sauce:

  • 1 ½ tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 2)
  • 1 tbsp normal soy sauce (Note 2)
  • 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp Chinese sesame paste or tahini (Note 3)
  • 2 tsp garlic chilli paste, like Sambal Oelak, or Sriracha (adjust to taste) (Note 4)

Instructions

  • Cook noodles per packet directions. Drain then briefly rinse under tap to stop them sticking together.
  • Place Sauce ingredients in a bowl. Mix until smooth – microwave briefly if required to assist.
  • Place the noodles in a large bowl, add shallots, dressing, sesame seeds and peanuts if using. Toss well. Garnish with more sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes:

1. I use thin hokkien noodles from the refrigerator section of the supermarket i.e. fresh ones. Fresh is better than dried because they are more slippery, making them ideal to toss in this sort of dressing. Any fresh egg (yellow) noodles will be terrific for this Sesame Noodles. 
However, it will also work with dried noodles or other types of noodles (e.g. rice noodles, even ramen!) except I don't recommend vermicelli / glass noodles (too thin).
2. You can substitute all the soy sauce with all purpose or light soy sauce, or any combination of these two without dark soy sauce. DO NOT use just dark soy sauce - it will dominate the flavour way too much!
3. Chinese Sesame Paste does taste slightly different to Tahini (the Middle Eastern sesame paste used in hummus) but in all honesty, I doubt that any normal person could tell the difference in this recipe. Even if you don't have either, just sub with more peanut butter. The noodles will still haveterrific sesame flavour from the oil and seeds.
4. This is used mostly for a touch of spiciness so use any chilli sauce / paste that you want, or even some pepper or chilli flakes.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 89gCalories: 178cal (9%)
Keywords: Sesame Noodles
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122 Comments

  1. Roz says

    June 8, 2022 at 1:29 am

    I just made this dish and it is so tasty I am delighted. It has all the flavours I adore together the salty, spicy and a slight sweetness very slight. I love it.
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  2. Natasha Baker says

    January 23, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    I love this recipe, quick, easy and delicious! I have made it twice in the last week. The first time was so good it was requested again!
    My only requirement is that the peanut butter must be Manilife! Its the best peanut butter!

    Reply
  3. Pauline Unsworth says

    September 6, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    Just made and eaten this for lunch, added loads of thinly sliced veg and prawns as you suggested. OMG my tastebuds are dancing and my tummy is so happy. Best of all? I made far too much and now have some for tomorrow, can’t wait

    Reply
  4. Christeen says

    June 19, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I used this with rice noodles and mixed veggies. Made a wonderful quick, easy, and healthy meal. It would probably be good over rice too.

    Reply
  5. Kellie Patterson says

    May 24, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    Hi, I need some help. I will be making this for a dinner party this Sunday, Total of 8 people. When printing the recipe, I changed the servings to 1.5x the original, giving me .25 lb of fresh noodle. That’s 4oz, right? Is this enough? It doesn’t sound right….. Looks delish and I want to be sure I understand what is needed. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Kellie Patterson says

      May 24, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      Nevermind, haha. I see my mistake 🙂

      Reply
  6. Macy says

    October 30, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I’m so enjoying finding all of these great recipes. This one will be a must! P.s. LOL at your “dozer went mental” when he saw the dolphins😊. I truly did laugh out loud. Loving all of these pics of Dozer I hadn’t seen yet…and the recipes too.

    Reply
  7. Lynn says

    October 23, 2020 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Delicious quick supper! We tossed in some rotisserie chicken and freshly grated carrots. With a side of your delicious smashed cucumbers we had a great meal. Thank you so much for your recipes!

    Reply
  8. Marie says

    October 15, 2020 at 10:06 pm

    Hi Nagi – about time I told you how great your recipes are – you’re my go to! Just mixed up the sauce for the noodles – ran out of fresh ginger because I’d just made the marinade for the pork ribs (oops but I’m using beef ribs) so I used some fresh ginger in syrup I had – I’ve tasted both the marinade and the noodle dressing – I can’t wait!

    Reply
  9. Gina says

    October 11, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    5 stars
    I made it tonight and everyone loved it! I added some shredded cucumbers that I think complemented the dish very well. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    June 27, 2020 at 11:44 pm

    Do you use salted or unsalted peanuts in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 29, 2020 at 7:39 pm

      Hi Lisa, unsalted here. N x

      Reply
  11. Preetha says

    June 23, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great simple and really quick recipe which made a delicious dinner with the addition of some tofu and Pak choy ! Thanks Nagi !

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      YUM! N x

      Reply
  12. Chris says

    January 4, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for another great recipe Nagi! Just made these as part is a meal prep for a friend. Absolutely delicious and so easy. My son just tasted and gave the double thumbs up ( highest praise from a 16 yo) and asked that these be included in his lunch box rotation.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 4, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Woah what a great compliment Chris!

      Reply
  13. Lissa says

    October 25, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Delicious, Nagi. Thanks for saving me $13 for cold sesame noodles at my takeout!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 25, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      SO much better when it’s homemade!

      Reply
  14. Toun says

    September 5, 2019 at 3:22 am

    5 stars
    Yummy great recipe!
    Taste just like my mentor used to make.. thanks

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      September 5, 2019 at 7:32 am

      You’re so welcome Toun!

      Reply
  15. Jenna says

    August 11, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Hi! I’m working on this recipe right now and almost ruined it based on the following discrepancy: Did you know that in the US we call “green onions” or “scallions” the thing you refer to as shallots? I didn’t know your site was Australian nor that we have such a vocabulary difference and I nearly put a bunch of shallot (small extremely strong onion) in the dish!! Thought I’d let you know just in case for next time! 😊 Crazy!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      August 12, 2019 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Jenna! Thanks for pointing that out. I’m usually on the ball with the various names for ingredients like scallions – should’ve caught this one! I’ve fixed it up. And don’t worry, you wouldn’t have ruined it! Any scallion-type ingredient works great here – red onion, scallions, leeks 🙂 Just need something to cut through the rich dressing! Thanks again – N x

      Reply
      • Jenna Sices says

        August 13, 2019 at 12:16 am

        I caught it in time and put scallions in — the dish was delicious and went perfectly on the side of my bo ssam on Saturday. Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
  16. Caryn Tay says

    July 22, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    5 stars
    Hands down the best noodle sauce, ever!! I couldn’t stop eating it!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 23, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      That’s great Caryn!!

      Reply
  17. Maureen says

    July 7, 2019 at 10:58 am

    I really like your recipes, some more than others, but if I want something tasty, your website is the first one I visit. Thanks for your easygoing style and just as easy recipes.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 7, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      That’s too kind of you Maureen!

      Reply
  18. Tamsin says

    June 17, 2019 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    I *love* that you write “what pops into your head”. Please don’t change your style. Receiving your posts is a highlight of my day.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 17, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Thanks so much Tamsin, that really means a lot ❤️

      Reply
  19. Louise says

    February 24, 2019 at 3:48 am

    5 stars
    made so many of your recipes now – you are my go to for really tasty meals! Love the doggie input – have you any plans for an app ?
    Louise x

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      February 25, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks so much Louise – I used to have an Ap but it wasn’t financially viable. Maybe a possibility in the future though! – N x

      Reply
  20. jackie says

    November 20, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night. I doubled the recipe and also cooked some chicken breast added red capsicum. Absolutely delicious and everybody loved them. All your recipes are a winner in our house.
    Thanks again Nagi

    Reply
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