Hand-Pulled Noodles with Spicy Sesame Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Soft hand-pulled wheat noodles tossed in a rich, creamy, and spicy sesame peanut sauce with fresh cucumber and scallions. This Chinese recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, water, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
• 100ml (about 7 tbsp), lukewarm water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame paste (tahini)
• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 small, julienned cucumber
• 2, sliced thinly scallions
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 250g all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Gradually add 100ml lukewarm water while stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Step 2: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1/2-inch thick. Stretch and pull each rope by hand repeatedly until it doubles in length and thins to about 1/8-inch thickness, then cut into 8-inch noodles.
4. Step 4: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but slightly chewy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
5. Step 5: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame paste, 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Toss the cooked noodles with the spicy sesame peanut sauce until evenly coated. Top with 1 small julienned cucumber, 2 sliced scallions, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.