Description
These Easy Korean Sesame Noodles are a fast, flavorful dish made with soba noodles tossed in either nutty sesame oil or spicy chili oil, seasoned with savory tsuyu and garnished simply. Perfect for a light, customizable meal in minutes.
Ingredients
1 portion soba noodles
1 ½ tbsp tsuyu (Japanese soup seasoning sauce)
1 tbsp Korean wild sesame oil or toasted sesame oil (classic version)
1 tbsp chili oil or Lao Gan Ma (spicy version)
1 green onion or chive, chopped
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, ground
1 sheet toasted seaweed, crushed (optional)
A few slices red chili (optional, for spicy version)
Instructions
- Boil water and cook soba noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix 1½ tbsp tsuyu with 1 tbsp sesame oil (for classic) or 1 tbsp chili oil (for spicy).
- Chop green onion or chive and red chili if using.
- Drain noodles and rinse under cold water thoroughly to stop cooking and remove starch. Drain well.
- Toss noodles with the sauce mixture until fully coated.
- Garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and optional red chili or seaweed.
- Serve immediately, chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use gluten-free soba and gluten-free tsuyu for a GF version.
- Chill noodles thoroughly for the best texture and taste.
- Top with protein like tofu, egg, or chicken for a heartier dish.
- Prepare sauce and noodles ahead and mix just before serving.
- Classic and spicy versions can be combined for a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
