Enjoy chilled noodles tossed in sesame sauce with cucumber, carrots, and fresh herbs. Perfect for warm days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10 oz thin wheat noodles or soba noodles
02 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ Sesame Sauce
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini or smooth peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2–3 tablespoons water, as needed
→ Vegetables & Toppings
11 - 1 large cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
12 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
13 - 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
15 - 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
16 - 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
17 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - Prepare noodles in a large pot following package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water until chilled. Toss noodles with sesame oil to keep them from sticking.
02 - Whisk together tahini or peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and two tablespoons water in a mixing bowl. Add additional water as needed until the sauce has a smooth and pourable consistency.
03 - Arrange the cooled noodles evenly in serving bowls. Generously drizzle the sesame sauce over the noodles.
04 - Top the noodles with cucumber, carrots, spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and red chili if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
