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Fresh Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe with Crisp Cucumber and Edamame

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A light, refreshing cold noodle dish featuring a nutty sesame sauce, crisp cucumber, and tender edamame. Perfect for warm days and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) thin wheat noodles or ramen-style noodles
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame paste or tahini
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz (225 g) of noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–5 minutes for fresh noodles or 6–8 minutes for dried. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Drain and rinse noodles under cold water immediately to stop cooking and cool the noodles. Set aside to drain well (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons toasted sesame paste, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, 1 finely minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of warm water if sauce is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Julienne or thinly slice 1 medium cucumber. Thaw and drain 1 cup shelled edamame if using frozen. Slice 2 green onions thinly.
  5. Place cooled noodles in a large mixing bowl. Pour sesame sauce over noodles and toss gently but thoroughly using tongs or chopsticks to coat every strand.
  6. Fold in sliced cucumber, edamame, and green onions. Toss lightly to combine.
  7. Cover and refrigerate noodles for 15–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle with crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and nuttiness.

Notes

Rinse noodles under cold water immediately after cooking to stop cooking and prevent mushiness. Adjust sauce thickness with warm water as needed. Toss noodles gently to avoid breaking. For best flavor, chill noodles 15–30 minutes before serving. Use maple syrup for vegan version. Frozen edamame is a convenient protein addition. Toss with a teaspoon of sesame oil before serving if noodles clump after chilling.

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Keywords: cold noodles, sesame noodles, edamame, cucumber, easy recipe, quick lunch, vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free option

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