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This is an easy, delicious meal that goes together quickly using basic staples from the pantry.
It’s the perfect way to use leftover chicken or shrimp, but is a complete dish without meat or fish. And it’s mighty tasty too.
Sesame Noodles
- 1 pound dried soba noodles
- 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dark sesame oil
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1-2 teaspoons sambal oelek or other chili sauce
- Garnishes: fresh cilantro, mung bean sprouts, sliced green onion, chopped peanuts, chopped chicken, diced cucumber, fresh lime slices
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to directions on the package, being careful not to cook pasta past al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water from the pot.
In a large bowl whisk together the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, peanut butter, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and sambal oelek. Stir till smooth and adjust seasonings to your taste.
Add cooked noodles to the sauce and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
Add sturdy, heavier garnishes to pasta and toss well to incorporate evenly. Put noodles on serving platter and sprinkle generously with cilantro, mung beans and chopped nuts. Garnish with slices of fresh lime.
This recipe is from a recent Foodday Section of the Portland Oregonian.
Absolutely my favorite flavors.
I love these kinds of noodle dishes, of course, I’ll eat pretty much anything that involves peanut sauce!
I must have some kind of mental block, when it comes to adding peanut butter, to anything besides jelly. I have a friend who is trying to convince me that Satay (did I spell that right?) is wonderful.
I saw that in the Foodday. I really need to try this one. Your presentation looks beautiful.
This is a really nice recipe and your photograph is top drawer.
Hmmm, I love noodle and it is so funny that my family consider me as “mom who can’t cook noodle”. That is so true, I always manage to ruin the recipe and the out come is always not worth to eat it. But, I haven’t gave up yet. I’ll continue to try to make it.
Your noodle sound fantastic!
Cheers,
Elra
Just scrumptious looking…
I want some now! Thanks for the recipe were are big fans of soba!
I think I saw that recipe in the paper. Very nice as I love soba noodles.
Love sesame noodles. These look terrific and the presentation is beautiful I bet they tasted wonderful!
I have never had soba noodles…I should get exotic and try it!
Lovely pic, Cathy…
This is a great idea. I love these flavors and the idea of a light healthful meal. And, really, this is the kind of meal my family really enjoys. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I really like using peanut butter in dishes like these!
Never tried sesame noodles…you make it sounds wonderful!
I really love the crunch bean sprouts add to a meal..This one loooks delicious Cathy.
This looks and sounds delightful!
We would love this at my house Cathy ~ I’m going to make your version next time. It looks delicious.
Great photography! 🙂
I’m getting caught up on my favorite blogs, and boy oh boy was it a delight to see this! I love all types of Asian noodles, and this looks like a winner! YUM!
PS: How’s your foot/ankle/cast?
AMAZING…………………..