Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!) (2024)

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This Chinese Sesame Noodles recipe is quick, easy, and tastes even better than takeout! You are going to love this recipe, because it is made with clean and healthy ingredients. Not only that, it is ready to eat in mere minutes. Learn how to make homemade sesame noodles with this simple recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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Chinese Sesame Noodles

Chinese sesame noodles are a takeout favorite that can be served as an appetizer, main, or side. They can be enjoyed either warm or chilled as a cold noodle dish. They are flavorful enough to be eaten on their own. Thinly sliced carrot, red pepper or crushed peanuts can also be mixed in to the noodles to add a bit of crunch.

I’ve put my own healthy spin on this classic dish by making it with fiber-rich whole wheat pasta, anti-inflammatory oils, honey instead of granulated sugar, and tamari rather than traditional soy sauce. If you would like to make this recipe gluten-free, simply use any type of gluten-free pasta for the noodles.

You could probably make this recipe in less time than it would take to get takeout. Not only that, by making this recipe at home, you know exactly what ingredients are going into it.

How to Make Sesame Noodles

Here is a brief overview of how to make homemade sesame noodles:

  1. Cook your pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Whip up the sauce.
  3. Toss your noodles with the sauce.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

As always, detailed ingredient information and instructions are included in the recipe card below.

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More Takeout-Style Recipes

Craving more Asian takeout-inspired recipes? Here are some other great dishes to try:

If you make this Chinese Sesame Noodles recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

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Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)

Alia Kay

This Chinese Sesame Noodles recipe is easy to make and ready to eat in just 15 minutes!

5 from 3 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main, Side

Cuisine Asian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 359 calories

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, according to package directions.

  • Meanwhile, combine the tamari, sesame oil, olive oil, water, honey, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the honey is dissolved.

  • When the pasta is done cooking, drain off the water and return the pasta to the pot. Pour the prepared sauce over the pasta and toss to coat.

  • Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  1. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.
  2. To make this recipe gluten-free, use any type of gluten-free pasta for the noodles.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)

Amount per Serving

Calories

359

% Daily Value*

Fat

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

8

g

Sodium

763

mg

33

%

Potassium

176

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

50

g

17

%

Fiber

0.4

g

2

%

Sugar

7

g

8

%

Protein

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

97

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

1

mg

1

%

Calcium

36

mg

4

%

Iron

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!) (7)Janice L says

    Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!) (8)
    I made this on Sunday and used whole wheat linguine. My family loved it. I definitely will make this again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

    Reply

    • Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!) (9)Alia says

      That’s great, Janice! Thanks for letting me know! I am glad you and your family enjoyed the recipe. 🙂

      Reply

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Chinese Sesame Noodles (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!) (2024)

FAQs

What kind of noodles are best for sesame noodles? ›

Udon-thick wheat noodles that are soft, chewy, and neutral in flavor so they go well with any sauce, preferably strong sauces that will give them lots of flavor… like sesame noodles. They can be found at most grocery stores in the Asian aisle. Soba-noodles made from buckwheat flour that have a nutty flavor.

What is a substitute for sesame paste? ›

Substitutions for Sesame Paste

If you're unable to find Chinese toasted sesame paste, you can use tahini as a substitute in a pinch, though the flavor will be much milder. If you don't have any issues with peanut allergies, peanut butter is also a decent substitute.

What if sesame noodles are too thick? ›

If you find the sauce is too thick, add in a little bit of the reserved noodle water to loosen the sauce.

What are the crunchy things in Chinese noodles? ›

They're basically deep-fried egg noodles (or fried wonton wrappers or egg roll wrappers). Golden brown and crunchy, they're often served in little wooden bowls as a restaurant appetizer with duck sauce and Chinese hot mustard on the side.

Why Chinese noodles are usually served with vinegar? ›

Black vinegar is used like soy sauce in vast regions of China. It's used as a dipping sauce, to flavour stir fry, soup and stew. When consumed, vinegar helps to break down starchy food such as noodles, wheat buns and white rice.

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