Description
Culinary magic unfolds with these garlic sesame noodles, blending traditional Asian flavors and unexpected ingredients. Savory, nutty, and quick to prepare, the dish promises a delightful experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) spaghetti or noodles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) sesame oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil. Cook noodles until perfectly al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process.
- Sauce Creation: Heat sesame oil in a spacious skillet over medium flame. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then incorporate soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger. Simmer the mixture, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Flavor Fusion: Add cooked noodles directly into the aromatic sauce. Use tongs to thoroughly coat each strand, ensuring complete flavor integration. Toss continuously to warm through and blend seasonings uniformly.
- Final Seasoning: Enhance the dish with strategic touches of salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for those craving an extra kick. Stir thoroughly to distribute additional flavor elements.
- Elegant Presentation: Transfer noodles to a serving dish, creating an enticing visual display. Crown the dish with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and delicately sliced green onions. Serve immediately while the noodles remain piping hot and bursting with aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Master Noodle Timing: Cook pasta precisely to al dente for perfect texture, preventing mushy or overly firm strands.
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Sauté garlic gently over medium heat, stirring constantly to release flavor without bitter scorching.
- Sauce Layering Technique: Mix liquid ingredients thoroughly, allowing them to simmer and develop deep, complex flavors before adding noodles.
- Garnish Game Changer: Toast sesame seeds briefly to enhance nutty flavor and sprinkle fresh green onions for bright, crisp finish right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg