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Easy Creamy Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe with Cucumber and Peanuts for Summer

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A quick, refreshing cold noodle dish featuring creamy sesame dressing, crunchy peanuts, and crisp cucumber, perfect for light summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or thin Chinese egg noodles
  • 1 medium Persian or English cucumber, thinly sliced or julienned
  • ½ cup (75 g) roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sesame paste/tahini
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 tablespoons water or warm broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or thin egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-6 minutes) until just tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside to drain well.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and optional grated ginger. Add 2-3 tbsp warm water a little at a time until you get a creamy, pourable consistency. Taste and adjust as needed.
  3. Thinly slice or julienne 1 medium cucumber and chop 2 green onions. Roughly chop ½ cup roasted peanuts for topping.
  4. Add the cooled noodles to the sauce bowl and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every strand.
  5. Fold in the cucumber and green onions to add freshness and crunch.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the noodles for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and chill the dish.
  7. Give the noodles a quick toss, then sprinkle generously with chopped peanuts before plating. Optionally garnish with toasted sesame seeds or cilantro leaves.

Notes

Do not overcook noodles; rinse well with cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking. Chill noodles for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Use firm tahini for better sauce texture. Toast peanuts lightly if desired. For vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free noodles.

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