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Creamy Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe with Crunchy Peanuts Easy and Perfect for Summer

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A refreshing and creamy cold sesame noodle dish topped with crunchy peanuts, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) thin wheat noodles like spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini, smooth and well-stirred
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted slightly)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup (50g) crunchy peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 7-9 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool to stop cooking and chill the noodles.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 tablespoons warm water if the sauce is too thick.
  4. Transfer cooled noodles to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every strand.
  5. Sprinkle 1/3 cup (50g) roughly chopped crunchy peanuts and 2 sliced green onions on top. Add chili flakes if desired.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and noodles chill (optional but recommended).

Notes

Do not overcook noodles; they should be al dente to hold up when chilled. Toast sesame oil lightly for deeper flavor. Adjust sauce consistency with warm water if too thick. Chop peanuts by hand for better texture. Sauce may thicken in fridge; stir in water or soy sauce before serving. Can substitute peanut butter and peanuts with almond or sunflower seed butter and seeds for nut-free version.

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Keywords: cold noodles, sesame noodles, peanut sauce, summer recipe, easy noodles, creamy noodles, crunchy peanuts, quick dinner, vegetarian, vegan option

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