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Cold Sesame Noodles

This easy recipe guides you through preparing refreshing cold sesame noodles. Angel hair pasta is cooked, rinsed cold, and tossed with sesame oil. A flavorful sauce is then blended from peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chili paste, and lime juice. The noodles are coated in this creamy sauce, garnished, and served chilled or at room temperature, making for a quick and satisfying Asian-inspired dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 2416.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Wide Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 12 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon red chili paste such as sambal
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • Fresh chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. Chill.
  • In a blender combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.

Notes

For perfectly tender yet firm noodles, cook angel hair pasta al dente as it cooks very quickly. Immediate cold water rinsing is crucial to halt cooking and remove excess starch, preventing stickiness. Ensure noodles are exceptionally well-drained before tossing with sesame oil and sauce for optimal coating. Adjust chili paste and brown sugar to achieve your preferred balance of spicy and sweet. Using high-quality creamy peanut butter makes a significant difference in the sauce's richness and texture. Don't skimp on fresh ginger and garlic; they provide the aromatic backbone. Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and green onions for visual appeal and textural contrast.