Description
Saucy ginger sesame noodles dance with caramelized mushrooms, creating a symphony of umami and Asian-inspired flavors. Silky noodles and earthy mushrooms invite you to savor each complex, satisfying bite of this irresistible culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Noodles:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti or your choice)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge noodles and cook until they reach a perfect al dente texture, following precise package instructions. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Ignite a large skillet with sesame oil over medium-high flame. Introduce mushrooms and orchestrate their transformation, allowing them to caramelize into rich, golden morsels for 5-7 minutes. Transfer the deeply bronzed fungi to a separate plate.
- Reuse the same skillet, infusing it with remaining sesame oil. Introduce minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to bloom and intensify for 1-2 minutes.
- Create a vibrant sauce by incorporating soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and sweet honey/maple syrup. Allow the mixture to simmer and meld flavors for a brief moment.
- Reunite the cooked noodles with the fragrant sauce, gently tossing until each strand becomes thoroughly embraced and glistening.
- Plate the saucy noodles, crowning them with the caramelized mushrooms. Scatter chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a final flourish of texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose firm, meaty mushrooms like shiitake or cremini for the best caramelization and rich umami flavor.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by using maple syrup for a vegan option or honey for a traditional approach.
- Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to ensure they brown and caramelize instead of steaming in the pan.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty flavor and aroma before sprinkling on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg