The Recipe · No.872 · Quick Sesame Noodles

Quick Sesame Noodles, and Where to Source It

Loosen the sesame paste with a little hot water before it hits the noodles. Tahini or sesame paste seizes into a clump straight from the jar; thin it with warm water and soy first and it coats the noodles evenly instead of gluing them together.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook8 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineChinese
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
Stovetop
Suits
Vegan
Contains  gluten · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
Straight Answers
Can you make Quick Sesame Noodles in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Quick Sesame Noodles? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Quick Sesame Noodles ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Quick Sesame Noodles gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Quick Sesame Noodles vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Noodles
Wheat noodles or spaghetti; rinse cold if serving cold. A good wheat noodle.
1 lb
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Tahini or sesame paste
Thinned with warm water so it pours. A good runny tahini.
1/4 cup
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Soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic
Soy sauce for salt, toasted sesame oil for aroma, garlic and a little sugar. Naturally brewed soy sauce.
to taste
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. Cook the noodlesBoil the noodles, then drain (rinse cold for a cold version).
  2. Loosen the pasteWhisk the tahini with warm water, soy, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar until pourable.
  3. TossToss the noodles in the sauce until evenly coated.
  4. FinishTop with scallion, cucumber, and sesame seeds.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Large pot · Whisk · Mixing bowl

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