Cold Shanghai-Style Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Chilled noodles tossed in a fragrant sesame and soy dressing with crisp scallions and a hint of garlic, offering a refreshing taste of Shanghai street food. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs wheat noodles, light soy sauce, black vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 430 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

250 g wheat noodles
3 tbsp sesame paste (tahini or Chinese sesame paste)
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp black vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts
1 tsp chili oil (optional)

The chef’s knife we’d prep this with → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 250 g wheat noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; drain well.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp sesame paste, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp black vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil until smooth and slightly runny.
Step 3: Toss the cooled noodles with the sesame dressing until fully coated.
Step 4: Add 3 tbsp thinly sliced scallions and 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts; mix gently.
Step 5: If desired, drizzle 1 tsp chili oil over the noodles for a spicy kick.
Step 6: Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.