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Sticky Ginger Sesame Noodles

on March 30, 2017December 22, 2020 By Kelley

Slurp up these Sticky Ginger Sesame Noodles and use a spoon to lick the bowl clean…That is how amazing this sauce is! Best of all this dish can be made in 5 minutes flat with a handful of simple ingredients. Gluten free, Grain free, Paleo, Vegan.

If you visit my blog often you may have stumbled across my other famous noodle recipes. Sticky Garlic Noodles and Crazy Good Peanut Noodles are my top two most popular recipes on my blog. I guess I have a knack for creating really tasty and addictive noodle dishes, and this dish is no exception!!

So I decided to create another finger-licking, can’t stop eating, swoon-inducing delicious noodle recipe! These Sticky Ginger Sesame Noodles have the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and sticky. Consider this your warning: They are addictive! You will want to put this sauce on everything. I mean everything.

Zoodles are my go-to healthy noodles, as they are low cal and grain free, but if you prefer any other type of noodles, go ahead and sub those in. Rice noodles, wheat noodles, even sweet potato noodles would be amazing. This recipe makes one large serving (that you will not want to share), so make sure to double it if others are wanting to indulge.

Best of all, this recipe can be made in just 5 minutes! You do not need to skimp on big bright flavor when you don’t have time to cook. Top with some sliced chicken breast, tofu, pork, or beef to make a complete balanced meal. Toss in some spinach an other stir fry veggies to bump up the nutrients.

I love healthy, guilt-free dishes that taste sinfully good. These Sticky Ginger Sesame Noodles pack a flavorful punch, but they are so very healthy.

And that sauce…… So good!

Sticky Ginger Sesame Noodles

3 tablespoons coconut aminos ((or soy sauce))
2 tablespoons agave ((or maple syrup))
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped ((optional))
1 teaspoon sesame seeds ((optional))
1/2 teaspoon arrowroot starch ((optional)(or cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water))

Spiralize your noodles or cook your noodles and set aside.
Add a dash of oil to a pan and sauté the minced garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions (optional) for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat.
Add the rice wine vinegar, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), agave (or maple syrup), and toasted sesame oil. Simmer and Reduce for 3 minutes or until thickened.
Optional: If you want the sauce to be extra thick and sticky add the arrowroot slurry, mix well, and remove from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Toss the zoodles or noodles in the sauce. (If using raw zoodles you can leave the noodles and sauce over the heat for a few minutes to soften the zoodles.) Scoop them into a bowl and top with sesame seeds and remaining green onion.

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles {Quick&Easy, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo}

on January 13, 2016December 22, 2020 By Kelley 76 Comments

These ridiculously addictive peanut noodles are so good you won’t be able to stop eating them, but don’t worry- they are super healthy! Gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo they make a super quick and nutritious lunch and are ready in under 15 minutes!

I love my noodles. Do you ever have those days when all you want in a big heaping bowl of steaming noodles topped with an amazing sauce? Today was one of those days for me. I usually make my CRAZY GOOD Sticky Garlic Noodles, which are so very good, but today I tried something different and it came out amazingly, deliciously, wonderfully awesome! AND I’m sharing it with you today!

These noodles make the perfect easy and quick lunch, as they only take 15 minutes to make. You can use yellow squash noodles, made with the spiralizer, or you can use zucchini noodles, gluten-free rice noodles, quinoa noodles, or your personal favorite. I used almond butter in place of peanut butter, and they still taste just like authentic peanut noodles. I added a pinch of spice and a dash of sweetness to round out the amazing flavor and then SMOTHERED the noodles with this tasty sauce. You may find yourself eating the sauce with a spoon. It’s ok- I did it too 🙂

Cricket even got the opportunity to taste these- she got to lick the bowl! She waited patiently until I was done eating, which didn’t take long.

If you like these also try my other popular noodle recipes:

STICKY GARLIC Noodles TOASTED SESAME Noodles

LOVE Noodles(or zoodles!)!? GET MY ASIAN NOODLE BOWLS E-COOKBOOK complete with follow-along videos for every recipe!

Yummy yummy noodles! Can’t. Stop. Eating. Noodles…..

Crazy Good Peanut Noodles {Quick&Easy, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo}

2 summer squash (zucchini, or 1.5 cups cooked gluten-free noodles)
2 tablespoons chopped green onion (or regular onion)
1 tablespoon grass-fed butter (ghee or oil of choice)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (preferably cold-pressed)
2 tablespoons veggie or chicken broth (or water, if the sauce is too thick, plus additional 1-2 tablespoons if needed .)
3 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter, I used almond butter b/c it’s paleo)
1 tablespoon coconut aminos (tamari or soy sauce)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1-2 teaspoons Sriracha
Optional: chopped cilantro and chopped almonds or peanuts to sprinkle on top

Spiralize your squash to make your noodles and set aside, should make about 3 cups. Or boil your gluten free noodles according to the box’s direction.
In a saucepan over medium-high heat sauté the onions in the butter or oil until they are soft, golden and fragrant.
Turn the temperature down to medium-low and add the remaining ingredients- water, almond butter, coconut amino/soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and Sriracha and mix for about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil, then add your noodles and stir to coat, top with cilantro and almonds.
Serve and enjoy!

Sticky Garlic Noodles {An’s Famous Garlic Noodles Copycat, 15 minutes, Gluten-free}

on August 10, 2015December 22, 2020 By Kelley 82 Comments

These sticky garlic noodles taste just like the An’s Famous Garlic Noodles and can be made in under 15 minutes! And my version is gluten free! One word of caution- they are so very addictive! I strongly advise you use chopsticks to eat these tasty noodles so you don’t inhale them too quickly (as I did ;))! I just couldn’t get enough!

On a recent date night my hubby took me to a swanky Japanese joint that had an amazing menu! Some of the mouth watering options included crispy lobster dumplings and kimchi fried rice- but one menu option stood out from the rest- AN’s Famous Garlic Noodles. It was in BOLD and set aside from the other options. This really got my mind moving- just garlic noodles? Sounds soooo simple, too simple! How good could it actually be???? My curiosity got the better of me and I went ahead and ordered it!

The minimalistic white bowl arrived at the table with a fancy pair of black chopsticks. I peered into the depths of the deep white bowl and sized up the golden colored noodles. They were arranged in a perfect swirled pattern. Rising steam brought the scent of soy and garlic. I started salivating and jumped right it! They were heavenly. Divine. Perfect. And in 5 minutes they were gone!

So ever since then I’ve been dreaming of making my very own.

So back to the sticky garlicky noodles! The simple sauce is what makes this dish.

The flavors come together beautifully and have the perfect balance of

Garlicky-Salty-Buttery-Subtle Sweetness! YUM!!

This recipe can be adapted to pretty much any diet restriction as well!

For instance:

Gluten-Free: Quinoa Noodles or Brown Rice Noodles

Vegan– use a vegan butter substitute

Paleo– Sub noodles for Zoodles (zucchini noodles) and replace butter with ghee. You can order the Spiralizer (to make Zoodles) HERE.

Meat Eaters– Add chicken, pork or beef 😉

I’ve got EVERYONE covered, right!?

Now for what you have been waiting for……Here is my secret recipe:

Looking for ANOTHER AMAZING NOODLE RECIPE??? Try my RIDICULOUSLY ADDICTIVE Peanut Noodles too:

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Sticky Garlic Quinoa Noodles {An’s Famous Garlic Noodles Copycat, 15 minutes, Gluten-free}

Crazy Good Sticky Garlic Noodles, An’s Famous Garlic Noodles Copycat. Gluten Free, Paleo and Vegan recipe options too!

8 oz of gluten-free noodles (brown rice, quinoa noodles, zucchini noodles, etc)
3 tablespoons butter (or ghee, or vegan butter spread)
1/2 cup green onions (plus a few extra tablespoons for garnish, chopped)
3 garlic cloves (diced)
2 tablespoons of coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons of tamari (or soy sauce)
Optional: 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce

Boil the noodles according to directions until al dente, drain, and set aside (add some butter so they don’t stick together after draining).
Meanwhile in a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter.
Add the green onions and garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sugar and stir vigorously until it is completely dissolved.
Add tamari (or soy sauce), and mix in thoroughly.
Toss the noodles with the sauce, plate and garnish with fresh green onions.