Sesame Peanut Noodles

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I’ve been loving these quick and easy Sesame Peanut noodles when I need lunch FAST. The sauce comes together in about 10 minutes and is so creamy and delicious with my favorite noodle!

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INGREDIENTS TIPS

NOODLES
Pictured above are the EXACT noodles I used for this recipe! The wavy, bouncy texture is perfect for picking up the creamy sauce. I got these from 99 Ranch – hopefully you can find them at your local Asian grocery!

SESAME PASTE
I used sesame paste in this recipe but you can sub with creamy peanut butter (not chunky!) Chinese sesame paste is made from toasted sesame seeds, so it has a deeper flavor than tahini. A natural peanut butter is more similar to what is called for in this recipe than tahini BUT in a pinch, you can also sub with tahini (and add a little bit of sesame oil).

CHILI OIL IS OPTIONAL
I am guilty of using chili oil any chance that I get – but in this recipe, it is completely optional! I find that it adds a nice balance of spice but you can leave it out if you prefer less heat in your dish. If you DO like chili oil and want to know what brand I use at home – it’s my own! I love making my own chili oil – check out my Sichuan Chili Oil recipe here!

CHINESE BLACK VINEGAR
I love Chinese black vinegar because it has a strong, smoky flavor that goes well with soy sauce and spice. If you don’t have any on hand, you can try subbing with rice vinegar 1-1. However, I do recommend you pick up a bottle of Chinese black vinegar if you cook Chinese food at home.

MSG
As always, this is optional 🙂

RECIPE TIPS

SAVE YOUR NOODLE WATER!

  • The starchy water mixed with the other ingredients will create a delicious sauce with the creamiest texture that will coat your noodles beautifully!
  • You can also use extra noodle water to loosen up the dish, as the sauce will continue to thicken after being mixed with the noodles.
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5 from 3 votes

Sesame Peanut Noodles

Ingredients 

  • 6 oz noodles
  • 3 tbsp sesame paste
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp chili oil, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/4 tsp msg, optional
  • 2 scallions, chopped, optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts, optional garnish
  • chili oil, to taste, optional garnish

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, combine peanut butter or sesame paste along with sesame seeds, Chinese black vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, grated garlic, msg, chili oil. Mix until combined and the sauce is smooth.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions or desired doneness. Mix in 1/4 cup of the cooking water to the sauce mixture to create your sauce, then add the drained noodles and mix.
  • Top with crushed peanuts, scallions, and chili oil and enjoy!
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