Spicy Sesame Noodles

These Spicy Sesame Noodles feature the nutty depth of flavor from the toasted sesame oil and a savory umami punch from the soy sauce. The chili garlic sauce and red pepper chili flakes add the fiery spice, balanced by the sweetness of honey and a little rice vinegar for a tangy finish. The cilantro and green onions add freshness and vibrancy and the peanuts add texture and crunch. Serve it cold or warm, you can't go wrong with these noodles; perfect for a main meal or side dish!

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 432kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti or egg noodles, ramen noodles, etc.
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup avocado oil or canola oil
2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 heaping cup honey
2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce or your favorite chili crunch
2 tsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 1 Tbsp. water optional
3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Cook spaghetti, or noodle of choice. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.
1 pound spaghetti
Add sesame oil, avocado oil, and red pepper chili flakes to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for just a few minutes or until the chili flakes begin to pop. The longer the chili flakes pop, the spicer the noodles will be.
1/2 cup sesame oil, 1/3 cup avocado oil or canola oil, 2 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
Turn the heat down to low and add the soy sauce, honey, chili garlic sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer.
1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 heaping cup honey, 2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce, 2 tsp. rice vinegar
Optional to thicken the sauce add in cornstarch slurry: Start with 1 Tbsp. cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp. water and whisk into sauce. You will notice the consistency change. If you want it thicker, add more cornstarch slurry. I don't like my sauce very thick (but that's up to you!)
1 Tbsp. cornstarch + 1 Tbsp. water
Combine the cooked noodles with the sauce.
Add in the peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds. Toss to combine. Garnish with more sesame seeds and green onions. Taste and adjust any seasonings to taste. Enjoy warm or chilled!
3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, 1/2 cup green onions, chopped, 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

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Notes

Feel free to add fresh ginger or garlic to the sauce if you'd like.
Storage: these noodles are delicious, warm, or cold and will keep well in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Be sure to give it a good stir to redistribute any sauce that may have settled to the bottom.

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