Cold Shanghai-Style Soy Sauce Noodles with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Chilled noodles tossed in a savory soy sauce and toasted sesame oil dressing, garnished with scallions for a refreshing and satisfying Shanghainese-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 14 minutes, blends fresh wheat noodles, light soy sauce, toasted sesame oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh wheat noodles
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 2 tbsp crushed toasted peanuts
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz fresh wheat noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking; drain well.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp light soy sauce, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp granulated sugar until sugar dissolves.
3. Step 3: Add the cooled noodles to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the dressing.
4. Step 4: Fold in 3 thinly sliced scallions, then sprinkle 2 tbsp crushed toasted peanuts and 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the top.
5. Step 5: Chill the noodles in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors and serve cold.