Spicy Garlic Sesame Noodles

These Spicy Garlic Sesame Noodles so simple yet delicious! Cooked lo mein noodles are tossed with a quick and easy spicy garlic sesame sauce and topped with green onions, chili crisp (if desired) and toasted sesame seeds. Yields 4 servings.

Looking for a quick, easy and spicy noodle dish? Look no further.

Cooked lo mein noodles are tossed in a super simple sauce consisting of low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, tahini and sambal oelek. Served topped with chili garlic crisp (for extra heat and texture), sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

I love a good noodle recipe.

To Make These Spicy Garlic Sesame Noodles You will Need:

• lo mein noodles – Or substitute with dried ramen or thin spaghetti noodles.
• vegetable bouillon – Gives the sauce some depth of flavor.
• light brown sugar – Lends sweetness and balances the saltiness.
• hot water – Helps to dissolve the sugar and bouillon.
• low-sodium soy sauce – Or substitute with low-sodium tamari if gluten free.
• toasted sesame oil – Gives this dressing a toasty warm flavor.
• tahini – Lends creaminess and subtle nutty flavor.
• sambal oelek – A spicy chili garlic paste that adds delicious heat. Can be found in most major grocery stores.
• rice vinegar – Adds delicious tang.
• oil – I use one that’s specifically for high temperature cooking.
• garlic paste – I use store bought pre-grated garlic paste which helps make this recipe come together faster.
• ginger paste – I use store bought pre-grated ginger paste which helps make this recipe come together faster.

for serving (optional):

• chili garlic crunch
• green onions
• toasted sesame seeds

What Type of Noodles are Best For This Recipe?

When making this noodles dish, I prefer to use lo mein noodles. However ramen, thin spaghetti or thin rice noodles would also work. Just be sure to read the cooking instructions and adjust the timing for this recipe.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Prepare The Sauce:

In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup, measure and add 1 tablespoon light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon and then pour in 2 tablespoons very hot water.

Then whisk well to dissolve.

To that, measure and add 1/3 low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons each toasted sesame oil and tahini, 1 tablespoon sambal oelek and 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar.

Whisk well to combine and set off to the side.

In a large skillet or wok, measure and add 2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic paste and 1 teaspoon ginger paste and heat over medium.

Once sizzling, stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add the dried noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Most lo mein noodles take about 3 to 4 minutes.

Give the sauce a quick stir before pouring it into the pan with the ginger and garlic. Stir and simmer for 4 minutes, then remove off of the heat.

Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to the sauce.

Toss well to coat the noodles.

Transfer the saucy noodles to a serving dish, or individual bowls, and drizzle with chili garlic crunch, a sprinkle of green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

A meatless main! Or you can bulk it up by adding a protein of your choice like, cooked shrimp, chicken or tofu.

Enjoy! And if you give this Spicy Garlic Sesame Noodle recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

This recipe was originally posted on August 30th, 2010 and has been updated with clear and concise instructions, new photography and helpful information.