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Kung Pao Noodles

Spicy kung pao noodles are a cinch to whip up in just 20 minutes with the best sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Easily add chicken, shrimp, or beef to amp this side up up to a full meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine noodles
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons chili paste (found in the Asian section of most grocery stores)
  • ⅓ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 2 green onion thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Cook noodles according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili paste and bring to a boil.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together cold water and corn starch. Stir into skillet and bring back to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat.
  4. Stir noodles, peanuts, and green onions into the sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add an extra tablespoon of chili paste to kick up the spice level. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1623mg (68%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1623mg 68%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.