Best Peanut Noodles
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Best Peanut Noodles

Whip up a bowl of irresistible peanut noodles in no time! This quick and tasty dish combines creamy peanut butter, zesty soy sauce, and a hint of garlic for a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a delightful lunch treat!

quickhealthy
vegetarianegg-free

Prep

5

min

Cook

5

min

Serves

2

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 2
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(2)

  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • a handful of spring onions

🫙Pantry Staples(3)

  • 3 tablespoons oil (45 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (14 g)
  • cooked rice noodles (about 130g raw) (4.59 oz)

🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)

📦Other(2)

  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (5 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (15 ml)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix all the ingredients together.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Cook your noodles 1-2 minutes less than package directions and finish them in the peanut sauce for 30-60 seconds so they absorb flavor while the residual starch helps bind the sauce.technique1-2 minutes under, 30-60 seconds finishing
  • Thin your peanut butter with hot pasta water at a 3:1 ratio (peanut butter to water) to create proper emulsification - the starch acts as a natural emulsifier.technique3:1 ratio
  • Add acid (rice vinegar or lime juice) at 1 tablespoon per ½ cup peanut butter to break through the richness and brighten the sauce's flavor profile.ingredient1 tbsp per ½ cup
  • Serve peanut noodles at room temperature or slightly warm (around 100°F) because peanut oil solidifies when cold, making the sauce thick and coating poorly.timing100°F serving temp
  • Toast sesame oil briefly in the pan for 30 seconds before adding other sauce ingredients to intensify its nutty flavor through the Maillard reaction.technique30 seconds
Cuisine: asianTranslated from: czech
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