Sesame noodles, also known as majiang mian, are a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. The dish consists of noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce made with sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and other seasonings. Sesame noodles can be served hot or cold, and are often garnished with vegetables, nuts, and herbs. With its rich and nutty flavor, sesame noodles have become a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for making sesame noodles at home, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and authentic dish every time.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SESAME NOODLES
This homemade sauce makes a sweet and spicy foil for linguine. The best sesame noodles I have every had!
Provided by scoopnana
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a serving bowl.
- Meanwhile, place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Pour sauce over linguine, and toss to coat. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 699.2 mg, Sugar 10 g
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Steps:
- 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.
TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH SESAME NOODLES
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Add the chicken thighs to a large resealable freezer bag.
- In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine the soy, sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, Asian chili sauce, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, hot chili oil, pepper, scallion whites and garlic. Whisk or shake until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add a third of the marinade to the bag with the chicken and toss to completely cover. Marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Refrigerate the remaining marinade in a jar, covered, until ready to cook.
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Rinse until cool, then set aside in a bowl.
- Heat a grill pan or cast-iron pan over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. (Discard any used marinade left in the freezer bag.) Cook the chicken, turning, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove to a cutting board and slice into strips.
- Add the reserved jarred marinade to a medium pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Pour half of the marinade over the noodles in the bowl and toss until completely coated and warmed through. Add the sliced peppers and toss.
- Pile the noodles onto a platter, arrange the sliced chicken on top and garnish with the reserved scallion greens, cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve the remaining hot marinade in a pitcher on the side.
- To make ahead: This makes a great kit meal. Put the chicken in a large resealable freezer bag. Make the marinade and pour one-third over the chicken, seal the bag and coat. Save the remaining marinade in a mason jar and seal. Put the cooled rinsed noodles in a resealable freezer bag. Put the sliced peppers in a resealable freezer bag. Put the sesame seeds and scallions in tiny disposable containers with lids. Put the cilantro in a small resealable freezer bag. Put everything on a sheet pan and store in the fridge. When you are ready to cook, follow the instructions above.
SESAME PEANUT NOODLES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, spaghetti, shredded carrot, shredded red cabbage, edamame, peanut, black sesame seeds, scallion
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger and blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add the spaghetti, carrots, cabbage, and edamame and pour over the peanut sauce. Use tongs to mix well, until sauce is fully incorporated.
- Transfer to bowls and top with peanuts, black sesame seeds, and scallion.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 10 grams
PAN SEARED SCALLOPS WITH SESAME SAUCE AND CELLOPHANE NOODLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak cellophane noodles in hot water for 10 minutes, until tender. Strain and set aside.
- While the noodles are soaking, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and season the tops with black pepper. Cook 2 minutes, until golden brown. Flip with spatula and cook 2 more minutes, until second side is golden brown. Add soy sauce mixture to pan and bring to a simmer, for 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and scallops are cooked through and have an opaque color.
- Serve half of the scallops over all of the cellophane noodles and top with scallions. Reserve remaining scallops for salad, if desired.
SESAME CHICKEN AND SOBA NOODLES
Wonderful and fairly fast meal.
Provided by Katagator
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Ease soba noodles into the water and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat soy sauce and brown sugar in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; stir and cook until cubes are no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with sesame seeds, toss to coat.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and ginger together in a bowl until vinaigrette is combined. Divide greens among 4 plates; top with soba noodles and chicken. Serve with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1198.3 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
SESAME NOODLES WITH SHRIMP & SNAP PEAS
Stir-fries and busy nights are a match made in heaven. For a boost of vibrant color and freshness, I sometimes stir in chopped cilantro just before I serve it from the pan. -Nedra Schell, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, peas, salt and pepper flakes; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and peas are crisp-tender., Drain linguine, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta, pasta water and salad dressing to shrimp mixture; toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Game Plan: Make the sauce while the noodles cook.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat. When the pasta water boils, salt it generously, add the spaghetti or noodles, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Put the spaghetti in a large bowl and toss with the sesame oil.
- To make the Peanut Sauce: In a blender drop in the garlic and ginger while the motor is running. When the chopping is complete, stop the machine and add the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and red pepper. Process until smooth, then--with the blender running--slowly pour in the water.
- To serve, toss the spaghetti with the Peanut Sauce, then top with the cucumber, chicken, scallions, and peanuts.
COLD SESAME NOODLES
Even my kids can't resist this unique salad with a peanut butter dressing. To make it a main dish, stir in some cubed cooked chicken.-Elizabeth Perez, Flower Mound, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the peanut butter, oil, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and pepper flakes; cover and process until blended., Drain linguine; place in a large bowl. Drizzle with three-fourths of the peanut sauce; add carrots and onions. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, add the remaining peanut sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with peanuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SESAME AND PEANUT NOODLES
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the sesame seeds in a pie tin and toast in the oven until light golden in color, 4 to 6 minutes, and set aside. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving some of the starchy pasta water, rinse and set aside.
- For the peanut dressing: Place the peanut butter in a large measuring cup and microwave to soften, 15 seconds. Whisk in with the soy sauce, vinegar, canola oil, ginger, honey, Sriracha, sesame oil and lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Thin with the starchy pasta water if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. (Dressing should be thick, but pourable.)
- For the salad: Place the pasta in a large mixing bowl and add the cilantro and vegetables and toss with the dressing. Top with the chopped peanuts and toasted sesame seeds and serve.
COLD PEANUT-SESAME NOODLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs, then drain.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the green tea, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and peanut oil in a blender. Add the sesame seeds, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth.
- Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce and carrots in a large bowl. Chill about 1 hour. Top with cilantro, peanuts and more sesame seeds.
COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CRUNCHY VEGETABLES
The ingredients for this cold noodle dish can be prepared ahead of time, leaving nothing more to do in the morning before work than to assemble the noodles and vegetables and dress them with sesame oil, soy, tahini, ginger and a few other things. Prepare for lunchtime deliciousness.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, lunch, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Prepare the vegetables: trim, seed, peel as necessary and cut into bite-size pieces. Reserve in a container until ready to use.
- Cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but not mushy. When they're done, rinse in cold water, then toss with a little sesame oil. Store in one or more containers.
- Whisk together the sesame oil and tahini, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin the sauce with hot water until it's about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving; store as desired.
- When you're ready to eat, toss a portion of the noodles and a portion of the vegetables; top with sauce and stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SESAME NOODLES WITH MUSHROOMS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions in the boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Mix together the soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, chile oil and garlic in a small pitcher. Set aside.
- Add the butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the mushrooms and cook until thoroughly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the noodles and toss to combine. Sprinkle over the green onions and give one final toss. Serve.
PEANUT SESAME NOODLES
The secret to this Chinese favorite is not to let the noodles sit in the sauce very long - toss them together a few seconds before serving.
Categories Ginger Nut Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Vinegar Peanut Bell Pepper Summer Soy Sauce Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 side-dish or 4 vegetarian main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Purée dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Make salad:
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
- Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and sesame seeds to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.
COLD NOODLES WITH SESAME SAUCE, CHICKEN AND CUCUMBERS
It doesn't surprise me how often people order cold noodles with sesame sauce at Chinese restaurants. What is surprising, though, is how few people make the dish at home. It is incredibly easy to prepare, with common ingredients, and you can serve it as a main course or appetizer. You don't even need sesame sauce. Peanut butter is an acceptable substitute, as long as you use good peanut butter, simply defined as that made with peanuts and salt. (The name brands contain about 10 percent added hydrogenated fat, plus a couple of other typical additives.) Creamy is more common, but chunky is also good. It's easy enough to buy sesame paste (tahini) at health-food stores specializing in Middle Eastern ingredients and even at supermarkets. Sesame oil, which contributes mightily to the flavor of the finished dish, is a staple sold in Asian food stores (and, increasingly, in supermarkets).
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, noodles, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. If your chicken is uncooked, poach it in water as it comes to a boil; it will cook in about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, peel cucumbers, cut them in half, and, using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into shreds and set aside.
- When water comes to a boil, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. (If chicken is not done, you can still add pasta; remove chicken when it is done.) While pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil and paste, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin sauce with hot water, so that it is about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup. Stir in cucumber. When pasta is done, drain it and run pasta (and chicken, if necessary) under cold water. Drain. Shred chicken (the easiest way to do this is with your fingers).
- Toss noodles and chicken with sauce and cucumbers. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary (the dish may need salt), then garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 736 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOBA NOODLES WITH SESAME CHICKEN
Thai-inspired sesame chicken noodle dish perfect for a light dinner. Easy to make and a great crowd pleaser. Kind to the waistline and keeps well too!
Provided by Collette Duck
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Rinse in cool water, drain, and set aside in the pot.
- Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, chile sauce, vinegar, lime juice, ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Coat a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Saute chicken in the hot pan until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Coat the same skillet with more cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add jalapeno and garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add snap peas and carrot and saute until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken back into the pan and saute for 1 minute.
- Coat cooked soba noodles with cooking spray and return to medium heat. Add vegetables and chicken to noodles and mix well. Add soy sauce mixture and mix well. Heat through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 2191.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SESAME CHICKEN AND NOODLES
Using sliced mushrooms and packaged cleaned baby spinach saves time when preparing this tasty dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce and vinegar until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet, stir-fry the chicken, mushrooms, red pepper and garlic in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Stir broth mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach; cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach wilts. Add the onions, sherry, ginger and spaghetti; cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
COLD CHINESE NOODLES IN PEANUT-SESAME SAUCE
Dressing will keep well indefinitely in the refrigerator. Use about 2-4 heaping Tbsp. of dressing per pound of noodles. Recipe may be prepared up to 1 day ahead of time through Step 3 and kept refrigerated.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Spaghetti
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook 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 well and toss noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil so they don't stick together.
- FOR DRESSING:
- Combine all ingredients except hot water in a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade and blend until smooth. Thin with hot water to consistency of whipping cream.
- For carrot curls: peel flesh of carrot in short shavings about 4" long. Place in ice water for 15 minutes to curl.
- Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce. Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot curls. Serve at room temperature.
- * HOT PEPPER OIL: the amount you use depends on how hot you like it. 2 tablespoons.
- will give it a nice "bite." If your tastes run to the very hot, you might want to use 3TB.
- If you want to make your own oil:
- 1/4 cup hot red pepper flakes, 1 cup oil. Combine in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil, and immediately turn off heat. Let cool. Strain in small glass container that can be sealed. Refrigerate.
- Lasts indefinitely.
SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHOPPED PEANUTS AND THAI BASIL
Provided by Janet Fletcher
Categories Ginger Herb Nut Pasta Soy Sauté Vegetarian Dinner Basil Peanut Summer Noodle Bon Appétit Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl. Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
- Place noodles in sieve over sink. Separate noodles with fingers and shake to remove excess starch. Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to bowl with sauce. Add sliced green onions and toss to coat noodles. Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
SESAME SOBA NOODLES WITH CHICKEN THIGHS AND VEGETABLES
An easy recipe using soba noodles. My husband and one-and-a-half-year-old loved it!
Provided by Snappycakes
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil together in a 10-inch skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. Place chicken in skillet and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant and softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in mushrooms and carrots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in spinach; cover, and cook until spinach wilts, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cooked soba noodles to vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 51.8 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your sesame noodles.
- Toast your sesame seeds before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use a good quality sesame oil. This is another key ingredient that will contribute to the flavor of your noodles.
- Don't overcook your noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Add your sauce to the noodles while they are still hot. This will help the sauce to coat the noodles evenly.
- Garnish your noodles with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or scallions. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Sesame noodles are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sesame noodles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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