Description
Sesame stir fry noodles bring Asian-inspired comfort to your dinner table with bold, zesty flavors. Quick and satisfying, these noodles deliver a perfect balance of savory sesame notes and tender vegetables that invite you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ounces (85 grams) Canton or Hong Kong-style egg noodles
- 4 ounces (113 grams) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and cut into slices
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced into matchsticks or ribbons
- 3 ounces (85 grams) fresh baby spinach
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini or sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Aromatic and Topping Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced into matchsticks, white/light green and darker green parts separated
- toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Craft the flavor foundation by whisking soy sauce, sesame oil, tahini, chili garlic sauce, and sugar in a compact mixing vessel until smoothly integrated.
- Submerge noodles in rapidly boiling water, allowing them to reach a tender yet firm consistency in approximately 2-3 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse with cool water, then distribute evenly on a flat surface to air dry.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious wok or skillet over intense heat until the surface appears glossy and rippling. Carefully arrange noodles without disturbing, creating a crisp golden underside over 2-3 minutes.
- Gently flip noodles and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to achieve uniform crispness, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Use the same cooking vessel to sauté sliced mushrooms, encouraging them to soften and develop rich caramelized edges through consistent movement.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped white and light green onion segments, stirring rapidly to release their aromatic essences.
- Reunite noodles with the prepared ingredients, drizzling the reserved sauce mixture. Toss methodically, separating any clustered noodles and ensuring complete flavor coating.
- Incorporate dark green onion tips, delicate carrot ribbons, and fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt briefly and meld with the existing components.
- Remove from heat, distribute into serving dishes, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and present immediately for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Prep your sauce ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and ensure a smooth, flavorful stir-fry.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to maintain their perfect texture and prevent mushiness during the stir-frying stage.
- Create crispy noodle edges by letting them sit undisturbed in the hot skillet, developing a delightful golden-brown crunch.
- Layer flavors by sautéing mushrooms first, then adding aromatics like garlic and ginger to build depth in the dish.
- Add delicate greens like spinach at the very end to preserve their vibrant color and fresh nutrients.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish that adds both visual appeal and extra texture to the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 476
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 814 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg