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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.
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Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil a pot of salted water.
  2. Once the water has reached a boil, add your noodles to the pot and cook noodles according to package instructions.
  3. 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.
  4. Once cooked, strain the noodles and add them to a bowl.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture onto the noodles, add green onions, and toss until well combined.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and more green onions
  7. 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.