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Easy Sesame Noodles

A healthier spin on a delicious cultural dish. Make it your own by choosing which veggies and proteins to add.

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ½ tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 lb uncooked noodles

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Boil a pot of salted water.
  • Once the water has reached a boil, add your noodles to the pot and cook noodles according to package instructions.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce or sriracha) with the garlic, ginger, and black pepper until combined into a sauce.
  • Once cooked, strain the noodles and add them to a bowl.
  • Pour the sauce mixture onto the noodles, add green onions, and toss until well combined.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions
  • Serve hot or cold, and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make this a more balanced meal, you can add protein such as tofu, chicken, shrimp, ground turkey, or beef.
  • You can also add your favorite veggies for extra nutrients and flavor. Vegetables that pair well with sesame noodles include onions, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, and mushrooms.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, you can use rice noodles, chickpea noodles, or your favorite spiralized veggie noodle.
  • You can also swap out the soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos.