Spicy Peanut Noodles
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Spicy Peanut Noodles
Description
Spicy Peanut Noodles combine cooked noodles with a sauce made by sautéing fresh minced ginger in neutral oil, then incorporating soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chicken broth (or pasta water), creamy peanut butter, honey for sweetness, and freshly squeezed lime juice. The sauce simmers to a smooth, creamy consistency, allowing the noodles to absorb its bold, nutty, spicy flavors.
The dish is garnished with chopped green onions, cilantro, and peanuts, contributing vibrant herbaceous notes and textural contrast. Its balance of heat, tang, sweetness, and nuttiness creates a satisfying meal or side suitable for various noodle choices.
Vegetables like shredded carrots, broccoli, or peppers can be added either sautéed or simmered in the sauce, and chicken may be included for protein. Low sodium soy sauce and broth can be used to reduce salt content if desired.
Ingredients
- 12 to 16 ounces noodles
- 1 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1 Tablespoon honey or sugar, or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice fresh
Garnish:
- green onions or chili crunch, chopped peanuts
- cilantro
- peanuts
- Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and place over high heat until boiling. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain.
- While noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat add oil and ginger and saute for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chicken broth, peanut butter, and honey. Stir together and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Stir in fresh lime juice. Add pasta water until the sauce is the desired consistency.
- Toss drained noodles into the sauce and toss to coat. Top with green onions/scallions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Choose your preferred Asian-style noodles such as egg noodles, ramen, or stir-fry noodles; fresh noodles are recommended but dried spaghetti or linguine can also be used.
- Vegetables can be added by sautéing before mixing into the sauce or simmering briefly in the sauce; good options include shredded carrots, broccoli, or peppers.
- For additional protein, cooked chicken can be mixed in with the noodles and sauce.
- To reduce salt, use low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth, or substitute with pasta water.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1347mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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