Description
Indulge in a delightful bowl of 30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms. This quick and flavorful dish features perfectly cooked noodles coated in a savory-sweet ginger sesame sauce, complemented by the rich umami of caramelized mushrooms. Ready in just half an hour, it transforms busy weeknights into a gourmet experience that will impress your family and friends alike!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti or noodles
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 oz shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop ginger and slice mushrooms.
- Cook the noodles: Boil water in a large pot and cook noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Caramelize the mushrooms: In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add flavor: Stir in minced ginger; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Pour in soy sauce and vegetable broth, adding honey or maple syrup. Simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss everything together: Add cooked noodles to the skillet, ensuring they are well-coated in sauce. Garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg