Cold sesame noodles with cucumber, scallions, and sesame seeds

Cold Sesame Noodles

Chilled Chinese wheat noodles in a creamy, tangy sesame-peanut sauce with cucumber and scallion—ready in minutes and perfect for warm days.

Total25 min
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Servings2
Noodle guideLearn the noodles

Steps

Tips

  • Rinse noodles thoroughly—residual heat will make them gluey if they stay warm.
  • The sauce thickens as it sits; loosen with a splash of water before serving leftovers.
  • Add shredded chicken or blanched bean sprouts for a more substantial lunch bowl.