Golden Miso Rice Noodles with Mushrooms and Crispy Sesame
An original Asian-inspired dish featuring rice noodles tossed in a silky miso, ginger, and lime sauce, paired with golden mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a crispy toasted sesame finish. It balances savory, bright, and umami flavors in a quick yet elegant preparation.
Ingredients
- 220 g flat rice noodles (dry)
- 180 g shiitake mushrooms (without stalk and thinly sliced)
- 150 g button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
- 90 g fresh spinach (lavada)
- 80 g red onion (en pluma fina)
- 12 g garlic (chopped fino)
- 15 g fresh ginger (grated)
- 15 ml sesame oil (divided)
- 15 ml vegetable oil (for saltear)
- 45 g white miso (pasta)
- 30 ml soy sauce (baja en sodio if preferred)
- 15 ml maple syrup (or miel vegetal)
- 30 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 60 ml water (for the sauce)
- 18 g sesame seeds (tostadas)
- 30 g scallions (sliced finas)
- 1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover them with hot water at 175°F/80°C for 8 to 10 minutes, until flexible but still slightly firm. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the white miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, water, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.
- 3
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the vegetable oil and the remaining sesame oil.
- 4
4. Add the red onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
5. Add the shiitake mushrooms and button mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and turn golden at the edges.
- 6
6. Add the fresh spinach and cook 1 minute more, just until wilted.
- 7
7. Reduce the heat to medium and add the soaked noodles along with the miso sauce. Toss with tongs for 2 to 3 minutes so the noodles absorb the sauce and heat through evenly.
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8. Add the black pepper, half of the scallions, and half of the sesame seeds. Toss for 30 seconds more.
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9. Divide into plates and finish with the remaining scallions and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
For better texture, let the mushrooms brown well before stirring too often. For a glossier finish, add an extra tablespoon of water at the end and toss quickly.
Substitutions
You can replace shiitake mushrooms with oyster mushrooms, and spinach with baby bok choy. If you prefer a brighter citrus note, use lemon instead of lime. For a soy-free version, use chickpea miso and soy-free tamari if available.
