Chinese Peanut Sesame Noodles
A takeout noodle favorite, made right in your kitchen.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried spaghetti noodles or 1 pound fresh or frozen thin lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, plus a glug
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste (or tahini if not available, though this will taste a bit more mild)
- 1 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoons finely-grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chili paste or chili oil, or to taste
- 2 scallions, green and light green parts, sliced thin
- peanuts and sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain, rinse well with cold water, and toss with a glug of sesame oil.
- Whisk together the 2 tablespoons sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tahini or sesame paste, peanut butter, sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili paste/oil (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat with most of the scallions and a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve, garnishing with some peanuts, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and the remaining scallions.PRO TIP: Have leftovers? The sauce may seize up in the fridge, making the noodles appear a little dry. Rewarm in a pot over medium-low heat with a couple tablespoons of water, tossing frequently, until reconstituted.
Nutrition
Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1031mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is provided for courtesy purposes only, and is an estimate not verified by medical or nutrition experts. Read the full nutrition disclaimer.
