🥢 5-Minute Sesame Butter Noodles

🧂 Ingredients (1–2 servings):

• 150g noodles (instant noodles, ramen, or spaghetti)
• 1.5 tbsp sesame paste or peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 small garlic clove (grated) or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1–2 tbsp hot water (to thin sauce)
• Chili flakes or chili oil (optional)

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🍜 Instructions:

1. Boil noodles according to package (2–3 mins if using instant ramen). While they cook, make the sauce.
2. In a bowl, mix:
   • Sesame paste or peanut butter
   • Soy sauce
   • Vinegar
   • Sesame oil
   • Garlic
   • Honey (optional)
   • Add a little hot water to thin it into a smooth sauce.
3. Drain noodles, toss immediately with the sauce.
4. Top with chili flakes, sesame seeds, or chopped scallions if you like.

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✅ Optional Add-ins:

• Cucumber or carrot matchsticks (for crunch)
• Crushed peanuts
• Leftover shredded chicken or tofu