Easy Sesame Peanut Tossed Noodles

Course: Noodles

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 28

Servings: servings

Calories: 890kcal

Author: Marvellina

This Sesame Peanut Tossed Noodle is an easy, flavorful dish that works as a quick lunch, meal prep option, or side dish for gatherings. Enjoy them however you like, warm or chilled!

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Ingredients

For the noodles:

450 g dry spaghetti linguine, fettuccine, or noodle/pasta of your choice
1 Tbsp roasted sesame oil

Protein of choice: (any of these or your own choice, or skip if serving as a side dish instead)

3 cups leftover rotisserie chicken breast shredded
3 cups cooked ham cut into long strips

Sesame peanut dressing: (This is just a guideline; you can tweak and adjust to your preferences)

180 g creamy or chunky peanut butter
4 Tbsp roasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
4 Tbsp light soy sauce or more to taste
1 Tbsp sugar or more to taste
2 Tbsp water or more as needed to thin the sauce asneeded
1 Tbsp chili sauce or more as needed, optional. see notes

Serve with:

1 large English cucumber seeded and cut into matchsticks
3 stalks green onions green parts -finely chopped
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
71 g roasted salted or unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
3 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook the noodles:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the directions but I recommend cooking it about 1 minute less than the time indicated on the package.
Drain the pasta in a colander but DO NOT rinse the pasta so the dressing clings better to the pasta. .
Quickly toss with oil in the colander and spread the noodles into a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet to cool

Prepare the dressing:

Combine peanut butter, sesame oil, garlic powder, grated ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, chili sauce,if using, and sugar in a large bowl with a fork to combine. The dressing is a bit thick at this point. Add 1 tbsp of water/broth to the sauce and stir until combined. The consistency should be creamy and loose.

Put everything together:

In a large mixing bowl, add the noodles, chicken or protein of choice, cucumber, green onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, and the dressing. Use a tong to toss until everything is thoroughly coated in the sauce. Have a taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, vinegar, or sugar to taste. Top with crushed roasted peanuts just before serving
The noodles can be served immediately or at room temperature

Leftovers:

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge, covered, for about 3 days. You can warm it up in the microwave just before serving
You can read more details on some fun variations, and other tips in my post that may answer your questions not covered in the recipe card

Notes

You can use sriracha chili sauce, sambal oelek, chili flakes, or any of your favorite chili sauce.

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