This Sesame Noodles recipe is sweet, spicy and deliciously easy. Better than takeout! Perfect for your weeknight family dinner or date night in!
Updated: This post was first published here in December 2015. I decided it was worthy of a reshare because it is a super popular recipe here at the BHK. I’ve added new content, photos and notes to the post below.
Hello friends! How was everyone’s New Year’s holiday? Whether you celebrated with family and friends or solo, I hope you folks enjoyed yourselves.
I am beyond excited for 2022 here at the BHK. I’ve got lots of deliciousness in store for y’all, so aprons on and let’s get cookin’!
I’ll be sharing a ton of new recipes here this year, but I’ll also be sprinkling in a few oldies but goodies. Recipes that some of you guys might have missed, but that others have really enjoyed, like today’s bold and tasty Sesame Noodles.
The Best Easy Sesame Noodles
Have you guys ever tried sesame noodles? I have to say they’re a favorite of mine. When I want to treat myself to something special for lunch instead of the usual sandwich or salad these sesame noodles are my go-to treat. They’re so easy to make and perfect for family weeknight dinners or even date night in.
The sweet taste of the honey, the tangy flavor of the rice vinegar, the nutty taste of the peanut butter and toasted sesame seeds and the spicy taste of the Sriracha make for an absolutely delicious sauce. I like to make mine with either spaghetti or linguine. I use Sriracha to spice up my sauce, but if you don’t have Sriracha you can also use Tabasco.
Sesame Noodle Ingredients
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- creamy peanut butter
- honey
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- sriracha
- dark sesame oil
- canola oil
- spaghetti or linguine
- kosher salt
- toasted sesame seeds
- scallions
If you haven’t tried this recipe yet, I hope you give it a go! If you have any questions about the recipe, just reach out in the comments below. Enjoy!
Thanks again for following along here at the BHK. Looking forward to bringing you guys a tasty 2022!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Sesame Noodles
You can use white toasted sesame seeds or a combination of black and white. You’ll find them in the spice section at your local market by McCormick.
As mentioned, to give this dish some spice, you can use sriracha or tabasco and you can add as much or as little as you prefer.
I made this recipe with linguine, but it also works with spaghetti.
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This Sesame Noodles recipe is sweet, spicy and deliciously easy. Better than takeout! Perfect for your weeknight family dinner or date night in!
- 2 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. regular soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- 2 Tbsp. dark sesame oil, divided
- 3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 16 oz. package spaghetti or linguine
- kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
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Place grated ginger, garlic cloves, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Sriracha, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil and canola oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until just tender.
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Set aside 1 cup of the water from the pot. Drain the noodles.
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Add the 1 cup of noodle water to the mixture in the food processor. Process until well blended.
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Place cooked noodles in a large bowl and toss with the remaining 1 Tbsp. sesame oil.
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Add the sauce from the food processor and toss until all noodles are totally coated.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss lightly.
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Top with scallions.
You can use white toasted sesame seeds or a combination of black and white. You'll find them in the spice section at your local market by McCormick.
As mentioned, to give this dish some spice, you can use sriracha or tabasco and you can add as much or as little as you prefer.
I made this recipe with linguine, but it also works with spaghetti.
Lol, you know my answer to your question is a big fat NO. :( I need to do a whole lotta shopping this coming weekend, because I haven’t bought anyone a gift yet! Plus I could use some retail therapy! And I can most definitely use some of these noodles!! I have a weakness for anything sesame and noodley, but these look AMAZING, Mary Ann!! I want to reach into my computer screen and help myself to about 7 bowls of these! Need. Now. :) Pinned! Cheers, my friend!
Like I said, don’t worry! You’ve still got time! I’m sure there will be some great deals this weekend too! Thanks so much (as usual!!) for commenting! These really were delish and so easy to make!I think you’ll love them! Between my noddles and your FABULOUS potatoes au gratin, we’ve got carbs covered! Have a great week!
The flavors in this simple noodle dish are awesome, how could it be anything but amazing?? I did get some online shopping done this weekend, does that count? Thanks for the healthy inspiration today Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Sue!Online shopping works! Enjoy your week!
These noodles look delicious, I’m a ral fan of seseme noodles and yours look amazing. I love the Rodelle spices I won in your contest. I still have to do some shopping ! Have a great week Mary Ann.
I think you’ll love these Gerlinde! And so easy to whip up!
Opps, I meant sesame noodles.?? I need my morning coffee.
No problem! Way ahead of you! Already on my third cup!
I am WAY behind on my Christmas shopping list. I need to sink into a bowl of these delicious noodles and get some energy to get at it!
Yes, absolutely Jennifer! I think I’ll be doing some wrapping tonight, so when the boys come home over the weekend I can enjoy my time with them! Have a great week!
I’ve got a bit more holiday shopping to do but am almost set – then just have to wrap and write cards. Loving these sesame noodles – I could eat a great big bowlful and be very, very happy, Mary Ann!
Great Geraldine! I’m wrapping tonight! Sean and Casey come home this weekend! I’m so excited! Enjoy!
We somehow managed to knock 100% of all our Christmas shopping out this weekend. I almost can’t believe we were able to do it! Paying for it today though (super tired!). As for this amazing recipe — YUM! I can already tell this is going to be a new household favorite, and I haven’t even tasted it yet. I’ll have to swap in rice noodles to make it GF but I wouldn’t change anything about the rest of this dish. It’s PERFECT!!
Great job Lauren! Now that your shopping is done you can sit back and enjoy the holidays!! Thanks so much for the comment and hope you guys enjoy!
What a gorgeous dish! I just love noodles – any kind, I’m not fussy. What a lovely side dish this would make for the holidays!
Thanks Jess!
I’m a huge fan of noodles in any flavor, shape or form so these sesame noodles are calling my name.
Great! Enjoy Nicole!
I got it ALL done online, with exception to one AND they’re all experiences with exception to that one… it was easy to prepare for Christmas which has given me extra time by the fire! Can you see how big I’m smiling? But you know, If I was out running around like mad, I’d most definitely need some carbs! Oh dear. I’m afraid when it comes to carbs though I always go to far… I’d do a face plant into these my dear and I think I’d have to have them more than just one day! Love the PB too! Sooooo good!
Oh yes! Carbs are my friend too! Hope you enjoy your time by the fire!
This looks delicious! Your pictures make me want to dive head first into the noodles. Only problem is, my daughter has a peanut allergy so we don’t keep any in the house. Thoughts on using cashew butter?
I’m thinking it may work, and just using some whole wheat spaghetti noodles I have around. We finally finished celebrating our 8 crazy nights. Thankfully my kids are still rather young and we got away with giving new dreidels and making latkes/souvganiyot as a night. And lighting the candles is fun for them, they don’t expect a present every night…..yet.
Thanks so much Ellie. I have never tried my sesame noodles with cashew butter, but I have seen recipes that do use it. I’d give it a go since your daughter can’t have the peanut butter. I wanted to make some latkes this coming up weekend. They’re always so delicious! Enjoy your holiday, and thanks for commenting!
I bought a couple of gifts on Amazon Prime. Does that count? If not, I’ll just console myself with a big bowl of these sesame noodles!
It counts!! You get a big bowl of sesame noodles Rachelle!! Yay!
SO glad I just stumbled upon your site. Everything looks wonderful, but I am so excited to try these sesame noodles out soon. I bet they are even better than store bought.
I think you’ll really love them Rachel! So easy and so delicious!! Thanks so much for commenting! So glad you found the site too!
I have most of my shopping done, but I really don’t buy for many people. I’m finding it hard to get in the Christmas spirit this year- I need some snow! ;)
These noodles look amazing! My dad requests weekly that I make hime some Asian-type noodle and I think I found the one! I know he would love these!
I know what you mean! It was 72 degrees here this past weekend! Not very Christmasy! Your dad will really love these! Enjoy!
Ooh, are these anything like the cold sesame noodles you get from Chinese takeout? Because those are my FAVORITE! I’ll be trying this recipe for sure- it looks gorgeous!
Oh, I’m glad Allie! Then you will definitely love these! I’ll swap you these noodles for your yummy chocolate peppermint cheesecake bars! Deal?
I’ve never had sesame noodles but it sure sounds amazing!! I want to have just this for dinner.
Oh you need to try these then Zainab! Hope you’re having a great week!
Happy New Year, Mary Ann! I’m so glad you brought this one to the front, as noodles are my favourite dinner! These look like a perfect way to start 2022 :)
Happy New Year Jennifer! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be cooking up in 2022!
Keith and I love sesame noodles and yours look just perfect! I could see these becoming part of our weekly rotation. Happy Happy New Year, Mary Ann!
Happy New Year Marissa!