Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
Ingredientsfor 2
480
Cal
18g
Protein
68g
Carbs
16g
Fat
- 112 oz lo mein or udon noodles
- 21 cup edamame, shelled
- 31 red bell pepper, julienned
- 41 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 53 green onions, sliced
- 6¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 73 tablespoons soy sauce
- 82 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 91 tablespoon sesame oil
- 101 tablespoon honey
- 111 tablespoon sriracha
- 122 cloves garlic, minced
- 131 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 14Crushed peanuts and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup noodle water before draining. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
- 2
Make peanut sauce: whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger until smooth. The sauce will be thick — loosen with the reserved noodle water, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- 3
Combine cooked noodles, edamame, bell pepper, cabbage, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour the peanut sauce over and toss thoroughly to coat every noodle. Add more sriracha for extra heat.
- 4
Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro. This dish keeps well refrigerated for 3 days and the flavors intensify overnight.