Description
Chilled Sesame Noodles with Carrots is a flavorful and refreshing Asian-inspired noodle salad featuring tender noodles tossed with a zesty sesame dressing, fresh carrots, and aromatic green onions. This dish is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, offering a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and nutty flavors with a satisfying crunch from toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 7 oz Asian noodles or spaghetti (about half a package)
Vegetables
- 1 cup shredded or spiralized carrots (about 1 large carrot)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Dressing & Seasonings
- 4 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2–3 tbsp sesame oil (to taste)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp vegetable bouillon powder or paste
- 2 tbsp lightly toasted sesame seeds
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Carrots: Spiralize the carrot or peel and shred it into thin strips to add a fresh, crunchy element to the dish.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large bowl or pot, combine the cooled noodles and shredded carrots. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, vegetable bouillon, toasted sesame seeds, and black pepper. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top for a fresh finish. Serve the sesame noodle salad chilled for the best taste and refreshing texture.
Notes
- You can substitute Asian noodles with spaghetti if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of sesame oil according to personal taste preference for nuttiness.
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled tofu or shredded chicken.
- Vegetable bouillon powder can be replaced with a pinch of salt if preferred.
- Ensure noodles are well-drained to avoid sogginess in the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Chilled Sesame Noodles, Asian Noodle Salad, Sesame Noodles with Carrots, Asian Vegetarian Salad, Cold Noodle Dish
