Peanut Sesame Noodles
A rich, creamy peanut sauce makes this easy, budget-friendly dish intoxicatingly good.
Noodles with peanut sauce is a family favorite, served warm or cold. Creamy peanut sauce over noodles and veggies create a dish that's just as good the next day. Substitute almond or other nut butters for those with a peanut allergy.
Recipe from National Cooperative of Grocers
Ingredients
Spaghetti
1 pound
Carrots, cut into matchsticks
2
Red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2
Purple cabbage, thinly sliced
4 cups
Smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup
Soy sauce
2 teaspoons
Lime juice
1 tablespoon
Coconut milk
1/4 cup
Water
1/4 cup
Red pepper flakes
1 pinch
Toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 600
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Break noodles in halves or thirds and drop them into the water. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes and test for doneness. When done, drain immediately and rinse with very cold water. Set aside.
- Put about an inch of water in a large pot with a lid, and place a steamer basket inside. Bring water to a boil and add carrots to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 3 minutes, then add bell pepper and steam for another minute. Add cabbage and steam for 2 more minutes.
- Blend all remaining ingredients together in a food processor, or use a fork to mix thoroughly in a bowl.
- Pour noodles and veggies into the pasta cooking pot, add sauce, and mix well. Add more soy sauce or lime juice to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.