Szechuan Sesame Noodles

A flavorful Asian noodle dish combining the nutty taste of sesame oil with spicy chili-garlic sauce, fresh ginger, and teriyaki sauce. Topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh onions, this versatile dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thin dried Asian noodles or linguine
  • 4 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 tablespoons bottled teriyaki sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
  • cups thinly sliced green or red onions

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return noodles to same pot. Mix in 1 tablespoon oil and peanuts.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir 10 seconds. Add teriyaki sauce, lime juice and chili sauce; simmer 30 seconds. Mix sauce and onions into noodles. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    5 min