Description
This Easy Garlic Sesame Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a tasty side. Featuring spaghetti noodles tossed in a savory sauce of soy, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, and fresh garlic, it’s garnished with crunchy sesame seeds for added texture and flavor. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dish brings Asian-inspired bold flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 minced garlic cloves
Garnish
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 16 ounces of spaghetti noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain well.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
- Toss noodles with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the hot noodles and toss thoroughly to coat all the noodles evenly with the garlic sesame dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a toasty crunch and serve immediately or at room temperature as a delicious main or side dish.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- You can substitute spaghetti noodles with soba or rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
- To add protein, toss in cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp.
- Make ahead: Prepare the sauce in advance and toss with freshly cooked noodles at serving time.
- Sesame seeds can be toasted lightly for enhanced flavor before sprinkling on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: garlic sesame noodles, easy noodle recipe, Asian noodles, quick dinner, sesame oil noodles
