Mika's Sesame Noodles

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Mika's Sesame Noodles—a quick, flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. This dish combines silky, al dente noodles with a creamy, nutty sesame sauce made from a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter or tahini, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Minced garlic and ginger add a fragrant punch, while a hint of red pepper flakes brings gentle heat. Tossed with crisp julienned cucumber and shredded carrots, then topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, these noodles are a harmonious mix of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Serve warm or chilled for a refreshing twist, and enjoy it as a satisfying vegetarian main or versatile side dish. Perfect for fans of easy sesame noodle recipes and Asian-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
• 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
• 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 medium cucumber, julienned (optional)
• 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or Chinese wheat noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter or tahini, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, minced ginger, red pepper flakes, and water or vegetable broth until smooth and well combined. Adjust to taste if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled noodles with the sesame sauce until evenly coated.

Step 4

Transfer the noodles to a serving dish or individual bowls.

Step 5

Top the noodles with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add julienned cucumber and shredded carrots, if using, for extra freshness and crunch.

Step 6

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour if you prefer the noodles cold.

Step 7

Enjoy Mika's Sesame Noodles as a standalone dish, or pair them with your favorite protein for a more substantial meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1027.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1264.9

Total Fat 50.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2169.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391.3mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1857.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 53.2%