Description

These Garlic Sesame Noodles are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring spaghetti noodles coated in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce made with soy sauce, tahini, Mirin, ginger, and Thai roasted red chili paste. The noodles are tossed in a fragrant sesame oil and garlic sauce, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Noodles

8 ounces spaghetti noodles

Sauce

⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon Mirin sweet cooking rice wine
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon Thai roasted red chili paste

For Cooking

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Garnish

1 to 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the noodles: In a large pot, bring 4 to 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly al dente. Drain the noodles and set them aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, tahini, Mirin, grated ginger, and Thai roasted red chili paste until well combined.
Sauté the garlic: Heat a medium 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Cook the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the sauce is bubbly and starts to thicken slightly.
Toss the noodles: Add the cooked and drained noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the noodles with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Use spaghetti noodles as a substitute for traditional Asian noodles for a convenient alternative.
Adjust the amount of Thai roasted red chili paste according to your preferred spice level.
For a nuttier taste, you may toast the sesame seeds lightly before garnishing.
This dish is best served immediately but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
Add cooked vegetables or protein such as tofu or chicken for a more substantial meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keywords: Garlic Sesame Noodles, Asian Noodles, Spaghetti Noodles, Sesame Oil Pasta, Spicy Sesame Sauce, Easy Noodle Recipe