Lunch

Cold Sesame Noodle Jar

A lunchbox noodle jar with sesame sauce, cucumber, and carrot.

20 min total2 servingsLow budgetNeeds stovetop
VegetarianDairy FreeFridge FriendlyLunchbox FriendlyTexture: ChewyTexture: Crisp

Ingredients

  • 180 g noodles
  • 1.5 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 whole cucumber
  • 1 whole carrot

Substitutions

  • Use tahini instead of peanut butter.
  • Add tofu for more protein.

Steps

  1. Cook noodles and rinse them cold.
  2. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, and warm water into a smooth dressing.
  3. Toss with noodles and pack with cucumber and carrot.

Storage and reheating

Storage: Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Reheating: Serve cold or let it come closer to room temperature.

LunchboxCold noodlesMake ahead