Description
These Garlic Sesame Noodles are a quick, flavorful, and gluten-free noodle dish perfect for any time of day. Featuring a rich garlic and toasted sesame sauce with a hint of spice and tang, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is delicious served hot or cold. It’s perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or a tasty meal prep option.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 12 ounces brown rice noodles
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, olive, or refined coconut oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped scallions
- Red pepper flakes
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the brown rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside once cooked.
- Prepare the garlic: Mince the garlic cloves very finely or use a garlic press to ensure the garlic pieces are small for even sautéing and flavor release.
- Sauté the garlic: Heat the neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until the edges of the garlic turn golden brown, releasing a fragrant aroma.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce or tamari, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, tahini, sriracha, and ground ginger until smooth and well combined with no ginger clumps.
- Combine sauce and garlic: Pour this sauce mixture into the pan with the sautéed garlic. Stir well to incorporate all flavors.
- Simmer the sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld perfectly.
- Toss noodles with sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat all strands with the garlic sesame sauce evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Serve the noodles garnished with chopped scallions, red pepper flakes, and crushed peanuts for a delicious texture and flavor boost. Enjoy hot or cold as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute tahini with peanut butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Adjust sriracha amount to control the heat level.
- This dish can be served cold, making it perfect for meal prep or packed lunches.
- Use gluten-free tamari to keep the recipe fully gluten-free.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
