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Garlic Sesame Noodles Recipe

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These Garlic Sesame Noodles are a quick, flavorful dish perfect for a fast weeknight meal. Brown rice noodles are cooked until tender and tossed in a rich, savory sauce made from toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, tahini, and a hint of sriracha for a subtle kick. The sauce is gently sautéed with garlic to deepen its flavor before being combined with the noodles. Garnished with scallions, red pepper flakes, and crushed peanuts, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 12 ounces brown rice noodles
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, olive, or refined coconut oil)

Sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Garnish

  • Chopped scallions
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, preparing to cook the noodles.
  2. Cook noodles: Add the brown rice noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until tender, then drain.
  3. Mince garlic: Finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press to get very small pieces, which helps the garlic flavor infuse the sauce effectively.
  4. Sauté garlic: Heat the neutral oil in a pan over medium heat, add the minced garlic, and sauté until the edges start turning golden brown to develop a rich aroma and flavor.
  5. Whisk sauce: While the garlic is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce or tamari, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, tahini, sriracha, and ground ginger in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
  6. Combine sauce and garlic: Pour the whisked sauce into the pan with the golden garlic and stir well, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly, intensifying the flavor and coating consistency.
  8. Mix noodles and sauce: Add the cooked noodles directly into the pan with the thickened sauce and toss well to ensure all noodles are evenly coated.
  9. Serve: Plate the noodles and garnish generously with chopped scallions, red pepper flakes for heat, and crushed peanuts for crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful garlic sesame noodles.

Notes

  • The garlic should be finely minced or pressed to prevent large chunks in the sauce and to release maximum flavor.
  • You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and sriracha to match your preferred saltiness and spice levels.
  • For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, ensure to use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
  • To toast your own sesame oil, gently heat raw sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden, then infuse the oil, or purchase pre-toasted sesame oil for convenience.
  • Garnishes are optional but add excellent texture and depth of flavor.

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