Ginger Shiitake Noodles Recipe

Name: Ginger Shiitake Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled & sliced (1 large 2-inch piece); ½ cup tahini; ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper); 3 teaspoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey (raw, thick type is best); 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter; ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 3 (3 1/4 ounce) crates fresh shiitake mushrooms; 2 ½ tablespoons light olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 8 ounces thin spaghetti noodles; 2 small zucchini, cubed; 2 cups green cabbage, sliced into strips

Servings: persons

2 inches fresh ginger, peeled & sliced (1 large 2-inch piece)
½ cup tahini
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
3 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey (raw, thick type is best)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
⅛ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
3 (3 1/4 ounce) crates fresh shiitake mushrooms
2 ½ tablespoons light olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces thin spaghetti noodles
2 small zucchini, cubed
2 cups green cabbage, sliced into strips

1
Place the ginger and the rest of the sauce ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3
Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove any thick stems, then slice.
4
Place mushrooms on a cookie sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
5
(The salt here will be flavoring the entire salad).
6
Roast the mushrooms for 10 minutes then remove to a large salad bowl.
7
Cook the noodles according to package directions.
8
After adding the noodles to boiling water, add the cabbage and zucchini too.
9
After noodle mixture cooks, drain all and immediately toss with the shiitakes and ginger dressing to coat to your liking.
10
Serve immediately hot or chill for a cold noodle salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled & sliced (1 large 2-inch piece), ½ cup tahini, ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper), and more.

Yes, Ginger Shiitake Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ginger Shiitake Noodles

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