Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Sesame Noodles recipe combining tender brown rice noodles with a rich, garlicky sauce made from toasted sesame oil, tahini, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha. Perfect for a 15-minute meal that’s both satisfying and versatile, garnished with scallions, red pepper flakes, and crushed peanuts for added texture and spice.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 12 ounces brown rice noodles
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado, olive, or refined coconut oil)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 – 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 (optional)
- Chopped scallions
- Red pepper flakes
- Crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil to prepare for cooking the noodles.
- Cook noodles: Add the brown rice noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until tender but firm, then drain and set aside.
- Mince garlic: Mince 6 cloves of garlic very finely or use a garlic press to ensure small, even pieces, as the sauce is not blended.
- Sauté garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic.
- Cook garlic: Sauté the garlic until the edges begin to turn golden brown, being careful not to burn it as this will impart a bitter taste.
- Whisk sauce: In a bowl, combine 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, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Whisk until smooth and tahini is evenly spread throughout.
- Add sauce to garlic: Pour the sauce mixture into the pan with the sautéed garlic and stir well to combine.
- Simmer sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Combine noodles and sauce: Add the drained noodles to the pan with the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat all noodles evenly.
- Serve: Plate the noodles and garnish with chopped scallions, red pepper flakes, and crushed peanuts as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce or tamari to control saltiness in the dish.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control spice level or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the recipe vegan.
- Brown rice noodles offer a gluten-free option.
- Toast peanuts before crushing to enhance flavor.
- Do not overcook garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
