Description
This Shortcut Sesame Butter Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with saucy instant noodles, enriched with butter, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Perfect for a fast snack or easily customizable into a hearty meal with optional toppings like green onions, sesame seeds, and chili crisp, it offers a silky, slightly sticky texture that can be loosened with a splash of water to create a creamy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (3.35 ounce) package saucy shortcut noodles (such as Momofuku spicy soy or soy scallion)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1–2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (more to taste)
- A splash of water (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Green onion, sliced
- Sesame seeds
- Chili crisp
- Togarashi (Japanese chili powder)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Follow the package instructions to cook the shortcut noodles, ensuring you include the little sauce packet that comes with them for maximum flavor.
- Add butter, honey, and sesame oil: While the noodles are still hot, gently toss them with butter, honey, and toasted sesame oil. This combination creates a rich, slightly sweet, and nutty coating that enhances the noodles’ flavor and texture.
- Adjust texture: If the noodles become too sticky as they cool, add a splash of warm water and toss gently. This loosens the noodles and emulsifies the sauce, resulting in a creamy and silky consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Finish your noodles with optional toppings such as sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chili crisp, or togarashi for extra flavor and spice. Serve as a quick snack or elevate to a full meal with additions like a fried egg, salad, ground chicken, or shrimp.
Notes
- Use the sauce packet from the noodle package for best flavor; do not omit.
- Adjust honey quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Adding warm water helps emulsify the sauce and adjust noodle texture.
- Optional toppings add texture and depth; feel free to customize freely.
- This dish is versatile and pairs well with proteins like eggs, chicken, or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Noodles
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: sesame butter noodles, shortcut noodles, quick noodle recipe, Momofuku noodles, Asian snack, sesame oil noodles, easy noodle dish
