5 Minute Spicy Garlic Sesame Noodles Recipe (Vegan) | How to Cook at Home

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is often cheaper and nut-free.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat at a lower cost.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Spaghetti is a more accessible option.

Mince 3 garlic cloves.

Peel and cut cucumber into thin strips.

Cook Taiwanese knife cut noodles according to package instructions without draining them.

In a bowl, mix 1.5 tablespoons sesame paste, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chili oil, 2 tablespoons black vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce with the minced garlic until smooth.

Add the cooked noodles directly from the pot to the sauce mixture, stirring to combine without draining the noodles.

Top with shredded cucumber and toasted sesame seeds.

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