30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms.
These 30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms are best for those nights when you’re craving spicy, warming, Chinese inspired noodles, but want something a little healthier too. Crispy caramelized mushrooms in a sweet, spicy, tangy ginger garlic sauce, atop egg noodles in steaming, spicy broth. These quick vegetable-filled Chinese inspired noodles can be made and ready in just about 30 minutes. Not only is this a healthy noodle, but it’s also delicious…and extra saucy too. Just the way all noodles should be.
Welcoming Monday with one of my favorite autumn recipes yet. And also? Plenty of snow too. We had our third snowfall of the season yesterday and it’s a winter wonderland outside. This warming and oh so cozy recipe could not be more fitting for today.
It’s quick, easy, and full of pantry staples. So you see? The perfect Monday recipe.
The background.
These noodles…I love them so much, but wow they took a long while to get just right. At this point, I’ve now made about four versions of this recipe. Each a little different, one even had meatballs, and another had brussels sprouts. I can’t even remember what the third version was, but somehow, someway I landed here.
After three failed attempts, I gave up working on a new gingery sesame noodle. To be honest, I was tired of trying and just figured the idea I had in my head wasn’t really working. Three tries with no happy outcome and I was pretty much done.
But then, I guess I wasn’t, because these noodles happened. How they came to be? It’s simple, I was in need of a really quick recipe last week. It’s been the craziest past few days. There have been some curveballs thrown my way and it’s left me with even less time than I had before…which wasn’t a lot to begin with. The point is, I had to find something quick, and something I could make with ingredients I already had on hand.
I started pulling ingredients from the pantry, and vegetables from the fridge, and I just started cooking. Before I knew it I had the most beautiful soy caramelized mushrooms coated in sesame seeds with a side of extra saucy noodles and steaming soy broth. Once I’d put everything together, it hit me, I finally made the recipe I had envisioned in my head for the last month. Saucy Asian-inspired noodles with broth and veggies. I was putting too much pressure on the recipe while testing, but somehow I worked out the kinks without even thinking about it.
And now? I could not be more excited to share the recipe today. These noodles are not only fast, and healthy, but they’ll leave you wanting bowl after bowl.
They’re delicious.
Everything you need to know about these 30 minute noodles.
If you love my dan dan noodles, you’re going to love these ginger sesame noodles. It’s the same concept, but minus the meat and plus caramelized mushrooms. To be honest? I love this recipe even more than the dan dan noodles. The mushrooms are just so good!
I always start by making the sauce. It’s s a simple mix of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and peanut butter or tahini. I like to add balsamic vinegar and molasses for a little tang and sweetness that you’d find in a hoisin style sauce.
Next, boil the egg noodles. You can really use any kind of noodle, but a good egg noodle is my favorite. If you’re gluten-free, use your favorite rice noodles and make the recipe work for you! Drain the noodles, then add the broth and some of the saucy mix to that same pot. This is your “spicy broth” to mix the noodles with. Keep this on low while you caramelize those mushrooms.
Now the mushrooms. The best part! You want to thinly slice the shrooms, then let them crisp in a little sesame or olive oil. Once they’ve cooked down, just add a splash of soy sauce and let the sauce caramelize over the mushrooms. It’s so simple but so delicious.
To assemble, I like to ladle the spicy creamy broth into bowls, add the noodles, and toss together. Then top with the mushrooms, spoon over chili sauce, and add fresh green onions. It looks like a meal that took all day to prepare, but it’s the easiest!
Perfect for crazy fall weeknights when it’s cold out and you just want a cozy but healthy dinner.
Hoping you guys love this one as much as I do! I’m already excited to make this again tonight!
Looking for other quick weeknight dinners similar to this? Here are a few ideas:
Saucy Tahini Noodles with Honey’d Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Sesame Ginger Potstickers with Chive Chili Sauce
Chinese Mushroom Dumplings with Sweet Chili Ginger Sesame Sauce
Lastly, if you make this 30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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30 Minute Saucy Ginger Sesame Noodles with Caramelized Mushrooms
Best for nights when you’re craving Chinese, but want something a little healthier.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter or tahini
- 1 tablespoon molasses or pomegranate molasses (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 8 ounces Chinese style egg noodles or rice noodles
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame or extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons raw sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped, for serving
Instructions
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1. To make the sauce. Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, peanut butter/tahini, molasses, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a bowl.
2. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. To the pot used to cook the noodles, add the broth and 1/2 of the soy sauce mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stir in the spinach. Keep warm.
3. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes or until golden. Add the shallots, 1 tablespoon ginger, and 2 cloves garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes, until fragrant. Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce and a large pinch of pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes, until the mushrooms are caramelized. Add the sesame seeds, cook 2 minutes. Spoon the mushrooms out of the skillet and onto a plate.
4. To the skillet, add the remaining soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the noodles, toss to combine, and cook until the sauce just coats the noodles, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Ladle the broth into bowls. Add the noodles and toss combine. Spoon the mushrooms over the noodles. Top with green onions and chili oil. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Chili Oil: I always keep a jar of this homemade chili oil on hand.
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Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles.
Fabulous recipe for noodles and caramelized mushrooms … I am making them tonight, this dish and so extraordinary that everyone here is going to be silent … Too busy tasting, rather than talking, smiling!
The Dan Dan, are a success, so we will see if they are beaten?
A thousand thanks to you for this beautiful obstinacy
Thank you so much for trying this one! Silence is sometimes the best compliment haha! Have an amazing week! xTieghan
Love this one, Tieghan! These are all easily accessible ingredients and WOW those pictures! YUM! Will be perfect for a warming meal sometime now as the cold temperatures creep in (and we’re working from home all day!). Thanks!
Aw so happy you have been loving this one, Kelly! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Can the chicken broth be swapped out to make this vegetarian?
Any suggestions what other veg would work if we don’t have 3 cups of mushrooms? Zucchini? Bell Pepper?
Hey Gwen,
Any other veggies that you enjoy will work here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe makes me swoon … I still have a flank steak in freezer for tomato beef chow mein and am tired of it as my go to for flank…. guess what! Will make this and add the flank steak sautéed/cooked/thinly sliced and make two meals for the two of us!!!
I am so happy this recipe turned out so amazing for you, Randi! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
I made this tonight. Was really good. I dont even know if I need the broth part of it but I love the noodles and mushrooms. Thanks for another great recipe.
Thank you Anne! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Made it tonight and it was a good meal for a cold night. Interesting flavours and textures together but too salty. Next time I’ll cut the tamari way down and add more at the table if needed. I’m an experienced cook but the recipe took close to an hour–lots of chopping and lots of ingredients and steps. But all Half-Baked Harvest recipes take me twice as long to prep as they say. Still worth it! yummy stuff.
Hi Leslie! I am glad this turned out well and hope it turns out better with less tamari! If you have any questions, please let me know! xTieghan
Can I use coconut aminos in replacement of soy sauce?
Hey Becc,
Yes that will work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Your Saucy ginger noodles w/caramelized mushrooms looks mouth watering! Unfortunately I am extremely allergic to any & everything soy, can you suggest a substitute please. Thank you.
Hey Corrie,
You can use coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This look amazing! And I know my family would love all the flavours but they are not fans of mushroom do you think bok choy or snow peas or carrot would be an okay sub? Or do you have any roger suggestions?
Hey Kate,
I think those would be great! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
OMG this recipe seems so delicious , I really need to try it!
Miki x
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I hope you love this one, Miki! xTieghan
Do you recommend pb over tahini or vice versa? I love all your recipes!
Hey Ally,
I personally prefer peanut butter. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This is literally one of the best meals I’ve ever had. No joke this is absolutely delicious. So easy and SOOOOO flavorful. I can’t get enough. I want this every week. Can’t express enough how delicious this is.
Hi Allie! I am really happy this recipe turned out so well for you! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
I love most of your recipes! However, I’m not sure how this can be called “healthy.” The sodium in this dish easily tops 7,000 mg. A high-sodium dish like this is far from healthy…
Hi Anne! I believe this dish is healthier than many options out there… If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know! Otherwise, I hope you enjoy some other recipes on my blog! xTieghan
Flavors were delicious, the textures of the crispy mushrooms and noodles were memorable. This is a very hands on 30 minute meal, with lots of clean up. Happy to try it, but likely won’t be making it again
Hi Lesley! I am sorry this took a bit more work than expected, but I am glad it tasted well! If there is anything I can help with, please let me know! xTieghan
This recipe turned out well! I can see it becoming a go-to when I have veggies that need to be used.
Thank you so much Sara! xTieghan
This dish is fantastic! I made it tonight and thought I’d have some leftovers but we ate the whole thing and everyone had seconds!
Wow yes! Thank you so much Lili! xTieghan
Good to the last drop! We were drinking the broth out of our bowls. LOVE everything we make from HBH! xoxo
I am so happy you loved this recipe, Lisa! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Would love to add a protein to this dish or to serve on the side – chicken or shrimp maybe. Anything you recommend that would work well?
Hey Leah,
I think ground chicken would work well here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Looks great! But… what is chili oil? Do you have a brand you use? Thx
Hey Ida,
I make my homemade! https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/better-than-takeout-dan-dan-noodles/
I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Delicious. I used some left over broccoli (left from the chicken pot pie) to the mushrooms. The flavors were great.
Thank you Carol! xTieghan
Loved it! This will become a weeknight staple in my house!
Thank you so much Debbie! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Ok I hardly ever write reviews but this recipe is next level. I made a few changes based on what I had in my pantry. I don’t have rice vinegar so I used just one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. I only had powdered ginger so I used 1/4 tsp for every fresh tablespoon. I also went heavier on the shallots and did about 4 and added one whole bell pepper at the same time. I didn’t have 3 cups of mushrooms (baby Bella) so I wanted to beef up the veggies! Came out AMAZING. I also only did 2 cups of broth and it was plenty. Tieghan you are amazing with these noodle recipes!!!!!!! MAKE IT!
I am so happy this turned out so well for you, Gabrielle!! Thank you so much for trying this! xTieghan
Made this last night because I had all the ingredients except the type of noodles on hand. Used a box of red lentil spaghetti for the noodles and it was excellent! We didn’t do the brother but instead just used the sauce for really sauce noodles and added the chopped spinach in at the end. My husband’s new favorite noodle dish!
Hi Ari! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! Thank you! xTieghan
Very delicious. We added cubed chicken breast to the dish. Thighs would have probably been even better. Hubby wanted the chicken included. I could have had it either way. It was delicious. It’s probably my cooking skills, but the prep time was significantly underestimated!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for trying this one, Cheryl! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Wow! This was absolutely incredible! I’ve never attempted an Asian style noodle broth dish because I was always so intimidated, but this was accessible and even better than anything I’ve had out at a restaurant! My husband and mother were equally wowed and it has found a place in my recipe box. The fact that it is GF is an added wonderful bonus for someone who just had to transition to a GF lifestyle. Thank you for your easy to follow instructions and delicious recipe!
I am so glad you tried this one, Brie! Thank you for trying it!! xTieghan
Would udon noodles work with this recipe?
Hey Rachel,
Yes that would work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Maybe I missed it, but where’s the spicy? And when do we add the spinach in?
Hey Sarah,
The spinach is added in step 2 and the spice comes for the chili oil which is added in step 5. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Delish! I made this tonight! It definitely took me closer to an hour with prep though. I feel guilty having so much soy sauce!! I think it would’ve been maybe a little better to have not added soy sauce to the broth (just the other parts of that sauce), and only putting soy sauce in the noodles (cutting it in half). Thoughts?
Hey Mary Jane,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! You could certainly adjust the soy sauce to your liking! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
My family LOVED this! It’s quite delicious and flavorful! I think I’d even serve with some sticky Thai wings next time. I don’t think this is 6 servings though… 4 at best. Also, this will take an hour to make. I really wish Tieghan was more realistic with her recipes, and how long they take to make. Still delish!
Hi Tracey! I am glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe! I apologize this took longer than expected, I will look into my prep times! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Really enjoyed this! Only thing was I wasn’t sure when to add the spinach.. Maybe that was a typo? Cheers.
Hey Zoe,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! The spinach is added in step 2:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe looks amazing and the taste did not disappoint! This is my first time doing one of your recipes. I have to agree with some of the other comments that the time to prep this is definitely not 30 mins. and I am quite experienced in the kitchen. Also the amount of servings is not 6, as my husband and I shared it and we do have some noodles left over but that is all and we are not huge eaters. I would hate to have a family sitting waiting for dinner and there is not enough to serve them. My take on this was that it is a main course, but maybe I was wrong?
I will be trying many more of your recipes as they all look and sound fantastic! Thank you
Hi Susan! I am so happy you enjoyed this one and I hope you continue to enjoy others of mine! Yes, this is a main course, I am sorry there were less servings than expected. I would recommend making double or triple if you have company over! Also, if there are any questions on any recipe, I am always here to help! Thank you! xTieghan
Followed the recipe to a tee.l, loved the noodles l, however the broth came out kind of sour. Any recommendation? I’m thinking maybe a tad too much vinegars. How could I lessen that?
Hey Giulia,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! I am sorry you felt the sauce was sour, next time I would adjust the vinegars to your liking. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
WINNER,Winner!
My foodie husband told me 6 times “wow..this is a great dinner.”
Wow that is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Nan!! xTieghan
Hi!-This is Gail from Sleepy Hollow NY again!!!!—–Made this last night for my carnivore son and I. We couldn’t even talk it was sooo good/warming/delicious——-THANKYOU for another wonderful dinner—-Keep Safe
Thank you Gail! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! I hope you are staying safe as well! xTieghan
I tried making this, but didn’t add the molasses as my partner does not like molasses and the recipe says it is optional. But it turned out really sour and a very strong taste of balsamic vinegar. I think you might need to take the optional part out for the molasses. You need that sugar element to counter the sour taste of the balsamic vinegar.
Hi Tanya! I am sorry about that! I will look into that! xTieghan
This was delicious, easy to make and filling! A keeper in my recipe box!
Thank you so much Deborah! I am really happy to hear that! xTieghan
mine literally look nothing like this lol c’est la vie!
Hi Katie! I am sorry about that! Is there anything I can help with? xTieghan
Absolutely delish!!! Great work 💃🏼
Thank you so much Rose! xTieghan
this looks delicious! to save a trip to the store, could this be done with buckwheat rice ramen noodles?? Thanks!
Hey Emma,
Yes those would be totally fine to use! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
SO delicious!!!! I couldn’t believe how good it tasted first bite. Super impressed and definitely will make again!
Thank you Madelyn! xTieghan
Can’t wait to make this! What’s the noodle to broth ratio? Is it supposed to be a soup consistency?
Hey Natalie,
That is personal preference! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This dish came out so bitter! I followed it exactly as written and don’t understand what went wrong? 🙁
Hey Demi,
So sorry about this! I am not sure what could have happened if you followed the recipe exactly. Did you adjust the cooking method? Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
The sauce was amazing ! I have to say the rice noodles were a really big NO GO for this recipe. By the time they boil, then sit in liquid and then go into the pan for the last step, they were mushy. Possibly undercook them the first time ?? Such great flavors and really quick and easy meal. Added broccoli and the family loved it. .
Hey Julie,
Thanks for trying the recipe! I would recommend trying egg noodles next time as they are not as delicate. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was good. I did cut down the soy sauce by half and it was still quite salty. I have found some HBH recipes overly salty when using soy so it definitely helped to reduce when making this one.
Thank you so much Lo! I am really glad you loved this! xTieghan
This was a hit! My entire family loved these noodles! We added chicken for some protein, but otherwise thought the recipe was amazing. My dad even asked me to make him more noodles ASAP! 😀
Wow that is amazing! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
These were fabulous! Added tofu to the broth, and sautéed peppers to add to the mushrooms on top. This one’s a keeper. Thank you!
Thank you so much! I am really glad you enjoyed this recipe! xTieghan
So easy and delicious!! We did about half the amount of mushrooms and it was just fine.
Thank you so much Molly! xTieghan
Delicious dairy free and vegetarian recipe! I only had 1/2 cup of stock, so I used that and made it less of a broth soup and just a saucy noodle. I think I will add broccoli next time for more texture, but the sauce was SO good. I used PB 😀
I am so happy you loved this recipe, Kristen! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
This was a good dish. However, 30 minutes would be a stretch even if I had all my ingredients out, prepped, and had made the dish before. I consider myself fairly efficient in the kitchen and this one took me more than an hour. However my kids ate it up. Would definitely cut down on the soy sauce significantly for health reasons and because it was pretty salty to me.
Hi Kristen! I am glad this recipe turned out well for you all! I hope you love it even more with modifications next time! xTieghan
Oh.My.God. What a meal. This was by far one of easiest dinners to make & it tasted like it took hours. My only modification was to use baby bok choy (I just prefer the flavor & texture to spinach) & it worked really well. Keeping this on my go-to list. Stay cozy!
Love that! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you, Sarah! Thank you! xTieghan
I was skeptical of the balsamic and molasses but it was delicious!!!
I am really happy you tried this and loved it, Julie! Thank you so much!! xTieghan
Made this tonight for dinner and it was RIDICULOUS!! Wasn’t sure about the broth when I read the recipe, but it seriously elevates the dish (next time I’d double the spinach, too). The mushrooms are unbelievable…I would seriously consider doubling them they were so good and I wanted more. Loved that the ingredients were mostly pantry staples, which made making this so easy. 10/10 would make again!
Hi Claudia! I am so happy this recipe turned out so amazing for you! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
This was waaaay too much vinegar.. I added brown sugar but it did not help.. I will try again but much less vinegar..
Hi Debby! I am really sorry about that. Is there anything I can help with? xTieghan
I have to second that cooking tome eas twice as ling as listed, but was worth it as the flavors were incredible.
I even messed up a few times! Undercooked the mushrooms (so I’m going to saute them again in oil to finish cooking) and they didn’t carmelize for me.
I also missed the step of adding half the soy sauce mixture into the broth…it all went into the noodles instead—oops!
I ran out of low sodium tamari so I used half regular sodium soy sauce…def a bit too salty for me so i will make sure to use low sodium next time.
I loved this dish despite all my mistakes! 😅
Hi Heidi! I am reall glad this recipe turned out well for you! Thank you for trying it! I hope it turns out even better the next time! xTieghan
We made these last night! So delicious!!! Took a bit longer than 30 minutes as it was our first time but very good. We didn’t make the chili oil this time but for sure next time. I also want to try thicker noodles, we had skinny rice noodles. I would eat it over rice too. We will definitely make again. Thank you!!! We are fellow west side Clevelanders and I recently just learned about your website!
Hi Mari! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe!! Hopefully it warmed you up with that Cleveland weather haha! I hope you love all of the recipes you try of mine! xTieghan
This one missed the mark for me. It’s not bad, but not tasty enough for me to make again. Not quite sure what I would have changed, though. 🤔 Love everything else you do!
Hi Kaley! I am sorry about that! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! xTieghan
This was excellent but I’m going crazy because I don’t see where I add the spinach?
Hey Mari,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! You are going to add the spinach in step 2. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This. Is. Delicious. Thank you!
Thank you! xTieghan
Absolutely loved the flavors in this dish! I thought it was amazing, but I also wanted to add that it took me much longer than 30 minutes. When all prep and cooking was said and done, it probably took 1.5 hours – so others might want to budget for longer. Great recipe though!
Hi Sloan! I am really glad this recipe turned out so amazing for you! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
This was SO GOOD! I was surprised to find I had everything in my pantry I needed for this (except ginger, which I can’t wait to add next time seeing as it’s in the recipe title lol). It came together quickly and was such a weeknight treat! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much Julianna! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Wow!!! This was SO GOOD, the broth added at the end just adds so much flavor. A hit in my home!!
Thank you so much Kerry! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Would it be totally weird to add Shrimp to this?? Very excited to try this for dinner tonight!
Hey Rachel,
I think shrimp would work well here! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight. Let me tell you, it didn’t look anything like your picture!
Hi Norina! Is there anything I can help with? I am sorry it did not turn out as expected? xTieghan
This taste straight out of a fancy Chinese restaurant. I didn’t have reduced sodium tamari so I did 1/2 water + 1/2 regular tamari and it came out great. Not too salty at all.
Thank you so much Carolina!! xTieghan
I have made several of your recipes. Which I haves enjoyed. I just made this sesame noodles recipe. It was very good. I gave one suggestion. Could you separate the the sauce steps from combing the recipe. This would make it easier to prep before preparing the meal. I do enjoyed your recipes.
Thank you so much Savalda! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I just made this recipe and it was amazingly delicious. Until this evening I was not much of a mushroom fan… what have I been missing all these years??? Instructions on how to cook them properly I’m guessing. I will certainly be making this again… my tummy is happy and warm and my taste buds are singing! xo
Haha I am SO happy you loved this recipe, Aileen!! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Definitely a keeper! Good weeknight option for chilly fall days. I omitted the additional two tablespoons of soy sauce and also skipped the broth part. I made the sauce and prepped the mushrooms a couple hours ahead of time. At dinner time it was super easy to just cook the noodles and mix up everything. I also added a red pepper which I thought went well.
I am really happy this recipe turned out so amazing for you! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
This was soooooo good. We even forgot the chili oil which I know puts all of Tieghan’s recipes over the top. But the leftovers will get some. I did modify a bit by using beef in place of mushrooms since I didn’t have any, and broccoli instead of spinach (again, didn’t have any). Flavors were so perfect and rich. Super filling and delicious for fall. Will definitely make again.
Thank you so much Melissa! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
30 minutes! That’s a hoot. Try 2.5 hours and another half hour of cleaning. Tasty, thoughtful recipe. The tahini is odd and doesn’t jibe with the otherwise-very-Asian character. Crazy salty and a bit too soupy. Not trying to be mean, but billing this as a 30-minute meal is shameful. It was good…and I won’t be making it again.
Hi Steve! I am sorry this recipe did not turn out as expected. If there is anything I can help with, please let me know! Otherwise, I hope you enjoy some other recipes of mine! xTieghan
Even with low sodium broth and soy sauce, this was super salty. Any suggestions of how to cut the saltiness down? Thanks so much!
Hey Emory,
So sorry about this! Next time I would reduce your soy sauce. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Thanks, Tieghan, this was great! I added a bit of 5 spice which I realise moves this even closer to the dan dan noodles but that hint of cinnamon is just so nice and Christmassy. Also added some chicken cubes that I marinated in soy sauce and 5 spice. Really tasty!
Have to agree with some other comments though, that 30 minutes is a stretch.
I am so happy this turned out so well for you, Sarah! Thank you! xTieghan
Very good recipe, but the time estimate to make it is way off… It’s as if it didn’t accounted for the veggies prep at all. Plan for a good hour of cooking.
Thank you Mac! xTieghan
Hi all!
A great recipe but I had to rely heavily on the comments to make it worse so I’m summarizing a few points of feedback here in the hope that it helps others –
– cut the soy sauce by at least half (and then add more to taste – I used half the amount listed and even though it was low sodium it was plenty salty)
– don’t skip the molasses, I tried the sauce before and after and they made a huge difference
– estimate at least 1-1.5 hours of work especially if you’re making the chili oil and are doing all the cutting and prep yourself
– I’d say this serves three people max so double the recipe if you’re looking to feed more
– I saw some comments asking if you can use veggie broth, I did (low sodium) and it tasted great
Cheers,
Swati
I am so happy this recipe turned out so well for you, Swati! Thank you so much for trying this one! xTieghan
Make it WORK* not worse lol sorry what a bad typo.
I made this for dinner this week and it was so good! I’ll definitely make this again.
Thank you Jenna! xTieghan
Delicious !
I’m so full that’s how good it was !!!
Thank you so much Pamela! xTieghan
One of my favorite HBH recipes. It literally made me love mushrooms again?! I will be keeping this in the dinner repertoire for a long, long time. Thank you Tieghan!
Hey Leah,
I am so glad this recipe worked out for you, thanks so much for giving it a try! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
As someone who usually dislikes cooking, this recipe was super simple and absolutely delicious! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal that’s packed with flavor. Loved it!!!
Hey Taylor,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
So much flavor! I ate this meal for days! Every time I think about this meal my mouth waters!
Hey Stefani,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Can’t wait to try! Would you recommend using a natural peanut butter or something like Jiff?
Thanks!
Hey Taylor,
Any peanut butter you enjoy will work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe was really good, but I think I would modify a few things. It came out pretty salty even though I used low sodium soy sauce. I would recommend leaving out the additional two tablespoons of soy sauce that go into the carmalzied mushrooms. I also would add some chicken just because I like meat and think it would be great with the noodles! It was still really yummy though! Thanks for the great recipe 🙂
Hey Kali,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Really amazing recipe with noddles my family really enjoy
I’m looking forward every week your recipes.
Thank You for Your kindness and love to do it for us 💐
Hey there,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Would have given it 5 stars but it took way too long and the instructions were a bit too complicated
Hey Jamie,
Sorry about this, let me know if I can help in anyway. xTieghan
Follows the recipe to a T but it came out kind of sour!! Not sure where I went wrong, but I didn’t love it. Will try another recipe!
Hey Sarah,
So sorry about this! Let me know if there is something I can help with! xTieghan
This recipe if perfect if you’re craving for something salty. The ingredients are easy to find or things that I’d already have at home. The chili oil gives it a nice little kick! I appreciated that. This recipe is easy to make and follow. Most importantly, it’s delicious!
Hey Charmaine,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try. I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
This recipe was wonderful! We wanted a little added protein and went with shrimp. Just cooked prior to the mushrooms and removed from the pan before finishing the the following steps. The sauce was divine. We will be coming back to this one many times! Thanks for another amazing recipe 🙂
Hey Aria,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try. I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
I can’t believe this hasn’t gone viral. I truly cannot explain the flavorbomb that this dish is! I couldn’t even believe I had made it, it felt like I ordered takeout – for a special occasion!
Cannot recommend this enough, truly so easy and delicious. My husband said it was the best thing I had EVER made!!!
Thank you, Tieghan!
Hey Ruby,
Thanks a lot for giving the recipe a go, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Love this. Added tofu and perfect blend of savory and sweet!
Thanks so much Kelly! xTieghan
This recipe was phenomenal, and super easy to make! Took a bit longer of prep time for and I used a different type of Asian noodle. I also added lean ground chicken for an increase in protein and it was so so delicious. I definitely recommend this dish to all my friends, and tastes just as good as getting it from a restaurant!
Hey Erika,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Sooo good!!
Thanks so much Katie! xTieghan
We love so many of your recipes! We made this tonight and just loved it. I made it as you suggested with creamy peanut butter. I added cilantro at the end and substituted the spinach with 3 cups of Olivia’s Power Greens and two carrots. Definitely a keeper! I love that you felt through the recipe vs being in your head. Best way to create.
Hey Chris,
I am thrilled you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for giving it a try! xTieghan
This was absolutely delicious! Loved by kids and husband and pretty easy to make.
Thank you for another great meal!
Hey Hannah,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! Happy Valentine’s Day❤️ xTieghan
Tieghan!!! You did it again! This was absolutely delicious! I ran out of spinach, but subbed for sautéed green beans, which was perfect. The chili oil is a MUST, and once again, no need to taste test and adjust while I cook. It was perfect, thank you!
Hey Autumn,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xTieghan
I was out of mushrooms and shallots, substituted finely sliced onion and chopped bok choy. Topped with green onions and julienne carrots. Delicious, would definitely make again. Very easy, husband loves it. It’s pretty good cold too!
Hey Gabby,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
When do you add the spinach? Going to try this tonight
Hey Paola,
The spinach in added in step 2. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Seriously delicious
My family’s fave dish and mine too
Excellent
Hey there,
Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I am so excited that it was enjoyed! Happy Friday! xTieghan
I love love your stuff! And since Discovering your recipes I attempt one or two each week! However with this dish I struggled to not have it go gluggy rather then soupy.
I don’t eat mushrooms which is a shame I’m allergic to the fungus so I used a substitute of zucchini instead that I also didn’t love, what would you suggest? and I also don’t eat egg noodles so I use rice noodles.
I want to attempt it again but I think the I need to use a different brand of noodles. But what veggies would you suggest I use instead?
Hey Jadey,
So sorry you had issues with this recipe. So rice noodles will definitely give you a different texture here, I would highly recommend the egg noodles, they are going to be more substantial. Really any veggie you like will work here. Try cooking your veggie on the side and then topping your dish at the end. I hope this helps for next time! xTieghan
I just made this on Monday evening and have had it as leftovers for the past two days (Monday dinner and Tuesday lunch), and WOW. I can’t believe *I* made something so delicious. This will definitely be a recipe I make when trying to impress someone… so delicious and savory and HEALTHY. I absolutely love this recipe.
Hey Lauren,
I am so excited that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! 💕Tieghan
Tieghan, I made this tonight and added some marinated tofu that I crisp up and it was so delicious! Another great dinner recipe! Thank you!!
Hey Dana,
Awesome! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Cooked it this evening for dinner. It was an easy and delicious meal. I would suggest to others to cut the soy sauce or Tamari down by 50-75%. I used spinach and watercress. The watercress was nice because it added a nice crunchy texture. If you add watercress add them at towards the end so they don’t get too soggy. – Aloha from Oahu
Hey George,
I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for making it! xxTieghan
So delicious! I’ve made it twice now and this time used the tahini instead of peanut butter. Both versions were very good!
Hey Cindy,
Fantastic!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great Sunday:) xxTieghan
Forgot to give it the 5 stars it deserves!
Thanks again Cindy!