Noodle

3 Irresistible Asian Noodle Recipes You Can Make at Home.

1. Spicy Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or Sriracha (adjust to heat level)

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tsp sesame oil

1–2 tbsp hot water (to thin)

For the noodles:

8 oz noodles (spaghetti, ramen, rice noodles, soba or Knife-cut noodles)

1–2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional: shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, chopped peanuts, green onions, cilantro

Instructions:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse if serving cold.

2. Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and pourable. Add more hot water if too thick.

3. Toss noodles with sauce until well coated.

4. Top & serve: Add fresh toppings like peanuts, scallions, or veggies. Serve warm or chilled.

2. Garlic Chili Oil Noodles

Ingredients

8 oz wheat noodles (lo mein, ramen, or spaghetti) I used Taiwanese knife cut noodles 

3 tbsp chili oil (homemade or store-bought, with chili flakes)

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce 

1 tsp rice vinegar (or black vinegar)

1 tsp sugar

2 green onions, sliced

Sesame seeds for garnish

Cucumber julienne for garnish 

Instructions

Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare sauce base: In a heatproof bowl, combine garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.

Infuse flavor: Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil until shimmering hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic-chili mixture (it will sizzle and release fragrance).

Toss noodles: Add cooked noodles into the bowl. Toss well until evenly coated.

Garnish & serve: Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and cucumber if desired. Serve hot and slurp away! 

3. Cold Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

For the noodles:

8 oz noodles (spaghetti, soba, or Chinese wheat noodles)

1 cucumber, julienned

1 carrot, julienned

2 green onions, sliced

Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Crushed peanuts ( for garnish)

For the sesame sauce:

3 tbsp sesame paste (tahini or sesame paste)

2 tbsp peanut butter (optional, for creaminess)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil 

1 tbsp honey or sugar

1 clove garlic, grated

1 tsp ginger, grated

2–3 tbsp water (to thin sauce)

1 tbsp chili oil (optional)

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.

Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together sesame paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili oil. Add water little by little until smooth and pourable.

Assemble: Toss the cold noodles with the sauce until well coated.

Top with veggies: Add cucumber, carrot, and green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seed and crushed peanuts.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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