Lunch · Dinner · Side
Cold Sesame Noodles
Chilled noodles in a creamy tahini, soy and ginger sauce with crisp cucumber, carrots and sesame seeds.
⏱ 25 min (15 min prep, 10 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 4 · about 1 1/2 cups
make aheadlunchboxquick
vegetariandairy free
ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 12 oz Spaghetti
Sauce
- ⅓ cup Tahini
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- ½ piece Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove Garlic, grated
- 3 tbsp Water, warm
Vegetables
- 1 Cucumber, cut in matchsticks
- 2 Carrots, shredded
- 3 Green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: large pot, colander, large bowl, whisk.
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to the package. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Whisk the tahini, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and warm water until smooth.
- Toss the noodles with the sauce, then add the cucumber, carrots and green onions.
- Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Make aheadKeeps 3 days in the fridge. Add a splash of water to loosen before serving.
🧒 With kidsKids can toss the noodles. Honey is not safe for babies under 1 year old.
Gluten-free swapUse rice noodles and tamari.
Meatless swapIt is already meatless; add cubed tofu or shredded chicken for more protein.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.