Description
A flavorful and quick noodle dish made in just 30 minutes, featuring a gingery sesame sauce, fresh spinach, and deeply caramelized mushrooms. Perfect for a cozy, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
½ cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp creamy peanut butter or tahini
1 tbsp molasses or pomegranate molasses (optional)
2 tbsp fresh grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, grated
8 oz Chinese-style egg noodles or rice noodles
2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 tbsp sesame or extra virgin olive oil
3 cups shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 shallots, chopped
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp raw sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped, for serving
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, both vinegars, peanut butter or tahini, molasses (if using), 1 tbsp ginger, 1 clove garlic, and 1/3 cup water.
2. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, bring broth and half of the sauce mixture to a simmer. Stir in spinach and keep warm.
3. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden.
4. Add shallots, 1 tbsp ginger, and 2 cloves garlic. Cook 4–5 minutes more until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and black pepper, cook 2–3 minutes more until mushrooms are caramelized.
5. Add sesame seeds and cook 2 minutes more. Remove mushrooms from skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, pour in the remaining sauce and bring to a simmer. Add cooked noodles, toss well, and let cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce coats noodles.
7. Ladle broth into bowls. Add noodles and top with caramelized mushrooms. Finish with green onions and optional chili oil. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari and rice noodles. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Skip chili oil for a milder version. Tahini is a great nut-free alternative to peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion