Peanut Butter Noodles

Name: Peanut Butter Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb Asian noodles (wheat or egg); 5 tbsp peanut butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 5 tbsp water; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1/2 cup carrots, julienned; 2 green onions, sliced; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 5 tbsp crushed peanuts

Tender noodles coated in a rich, creamy peanut butter sauce with a kick of heat and bright citrus notes. A trendy Asian-American noodle dish that is deeply satisfying and totally craveable.

22 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb Asian noodles (wheat or egg)
5 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
5 tbsp water
1 cucumber, julienned
1/2 cup carrots, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
5 tbsp crushed peanuts

Instructions

1

Cook 1 lb Asian noodles (wheat or egg) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 5 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 5 tbsp water until smooth. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
3

In a large bowl, toss cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
4

Top with 1 julienned cucumber, 1/2 cup julienned carrots, 2 sliced green onions, 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 5 tbsp crushed peanuts.
5

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Peanut Butter Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb Asian noodles (wheat or egg), 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Peanut Butter Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Peanut Butter Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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