Crisp Light Sesame Noodles with Soy-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

A light, flavorful noodle dish with silky sesame noodles and a tangy soy-ginger sauce, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds. This Asian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rice noodles, sesame oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the rice noodles with 2 cups of boiling water. Let sit for 8–10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
3. Step 3: Toss the cooled noodles with the soy-ginger sauce, ensuring even coating. Add the scallions and sesame seeds, and mix gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Divide the noodles among serving plates and garnish with additional sesame seeds and scallions before serving.
5. Step 5: For a crisp texture, serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours and bring to room temperature before serving.