Description
Garlicky Miso-Tahini Noodles bring Mediterranean and Asian flavors together in one comforting bowl. Rich umami notes and creamy sauce invite you to savor each twirled strand of silky noodles that dance with nutty tahini and mellow miso depths.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dried wide Taiwanese or Chinese wheat noodles, such as Hsin Tung Yang- Sliced Noodles
- 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic
- 1 medium scallion
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as vegetable
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish:
- Chili crisp
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, preparing to cook the noodles while simultaneously crafting two distinct flavor-packed sauces.
- Create the aromatic garlic-scallion base by finely mincing fresh garlic and thinly slicing scallions, then combining them with red pepper flakes, toasted sesame seeds, garlic powder, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a heat-resistant mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together creamy tahini, umami-rich white miso paste, fragrant sesame oil, and room temperature water until smooth and well-integrated.
- Heat neutral cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola) in a small saucepan until it shimmers and becomes visibly hot, then carefully pour the scalding oil over the prepared garlic-scallion mixture to release intense aromatics.
- Stir black rice vinegar and light soy sauce into the sizzling garlic mixture, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Cook the noodles in the boiling water according to package instructions (typically 3-4 minutes for fresh or 8-10 minutes for dried) until they reach an al dente texture, then drain thoroughly.
- Immediately toss the hot noodles with the silky tahini sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Drizzle the fragrant garlic-scallion oil over the noodles and gently mix to distribute the vibrant flavors.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with additional sliced scallions, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and a dollop of spicy chili crisp for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Elevate your pasta game with this umami-packed noodle dish that combines the rich, nutty flavors of tahini and miso.
- Prep work is key: chop garlic and scallions in advance to streamline the cooking process and infuse maximum flavor.
- Creating two separate sauces allows for layered taste profiles, blending creamy tahini with punchy garlic-scallion oil.
- The magic happens when hot oil meets aromatics, releasing intense flavors that coat every strand of noodle.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes and chili crisp to suit your spice tolerance.
- Leftovers taste amazing cold or quickly reheated, making this a perfect meal-prep friendly recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: <5mg