Sesame Ginger Noodle Bowl (Print Version)

Cold noodles tossed in creamy sesame-ginger dressing with cucumber, carrot, and edamame for a refreshing meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz soba noodles or rice noodles

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium cucumber, julienned
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned
04 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

→ Sesame Ginger Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons tahini or smooth peanut butter
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
12 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water

# Recipe Steps:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside.
02 - Julienne cucumber and carrots. Ensure edamame is cooked and cooled. Slice green onions into thin rings.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic. Add 2 tablespoons water and whisk until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more water as needed for a pourable dressing.
04 - In a large bowl, toss cooled noodles with sesame ginger dressing until evenly coated.
05 - Add cucumber, carrot, and edamame to the noodle bowl. Gently toss until all components are combined.
06 - Divide noodle mixture among serving bowls. Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced refreshment.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dressing coats everything in this creamy, nutty embrace that tastes way more complicated than it actually is.
  • It comes together in 30 minutes flat, which means you can have lunch ready before you've even thought about being hungry.
02 -
  • Don't use sesame oil straight from the refrigerator or it'll separate when you whisk it—let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes first.
  • If you're making this ahead, store the dressing separately and toss it with the noodles just before serving so they don't get soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Grate your ginger on the smaller holes of your box grater or use a microplane, it releases more juice and distributes more evenly through the dressing.
  • If the dressing breaks or looks separated, add a splash of warm water and whisk it again—it'll come back together like it never left.
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