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.

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Questions

What should Peanut Butter Noodles look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until evenly coated.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Peanut Butter Noodles?

The entry for Peanut Butter Noodles calls for 2 tbsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

How hot is Peanut Butter Noodles?

Moderately. The heat in Peanut Butter Noodles comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the chili flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Peanut Butter Noodles gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Peanut Butter Noodles 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.

Does Peanut Butter Noodles contain peanuts?

Yes: 5 tbsp peanut butter and 5 tbsp crushed peanuts. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, peanuts, soy and sesame. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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