{"id":10,"date":"2025-11-05T18:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T18:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzzpostes.com\/?p=10"},"modified":"2026-03-05T01:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T01:45:00","slug":"cold-sesame-noodles-with-crunchy-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzzpostes.com\/?p=10","title":{"rendered":"Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Noodles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti, soba, or rice noodles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (to prevent sticking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Vegetables:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 1 cup shredded carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 cucumber, julienned<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd cup shredded purple cabbage (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For the Sesame Sauce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • \u00bc cup creamy peanut butter (or tahini)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 tablespoon sesame oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 garlic clove, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 2\u20133 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Optional: a dash of chili oil or sriracha for spice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Cook the noodles:<\/strong>
          Cook noodles according to package instructions until tender.
          Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with sesame oil to keep them from sticking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Make the sesame sauce:<\/strong>
          In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic.
          Add warm water gradually until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
          Adjust taste \u2014 add more soy sauce for saltiness or honey for sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Assemble the salad:<\/strong>
          In a large bowl, combine the noodles with carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, and cabbage.
          Pour the sesame sauce over and toss well to coat everything evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Serve:<\/strong>
          Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra chili oil if you like some heat.
          Serve chilled or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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