Spicy Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g dried noodles (Use spaghetti, ramen, rice noodles, or another noodle of choice.)
• 60 g smooth peanut butter (Creamy, unsweetened peanut butter if possible.)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (Use tamari for a gluten-free version.)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (Adjust to taste depending on the sweetness of the peanut butter.)
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (Add more or less according to the desired spice level.)
• 2 cloves garlic (Finely minced.)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 120 ml hot noodle cooking water (Reserve before draining; use enough to loosen the sauce to a glossy coating consistency.)
• 2 green onions (Thinly sliced, for serving.)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (For garnish.)
• 1 red chili (Thinly sliced, optional garnish.)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions until tender but still slightly firm. Before draining, reserve about 120 ml of the hot cooking water.

2. 2

   While the noodles cook, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and combined.

3. 3

   Add about 60 ml of the reserved hot noodle water to the peanut mixture and whisk until it becomes smooth, pourable, and glossy. Add more water a little at a time if needed.

4. 4

   Drain the noodles and return them to the warm pot or place them in a large bowl. Add the peanut sauce and toss thoroughly until every noodle is evenly coated. Loosen with additional reserved cooking water if the sauce is too thick.

5. 5

   Taste the noodles and adjust the balance with additional soy sauce for salt, lime juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, or chili garlic sauce for more heat.

6. 6

   Divide the noodles between two bowls. Finish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and sliced red chili, if using. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

The source description promotes the dish as dairy-free and approximately 15 minutes from start to finish, but does not provide the cookbook recipe's exact ingredients, measurements, or method. The quantities and instructions above are a clearly labeled reconstruction based on the dish description and common spicy peanut noodle proportions.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• noodles
• pasta
• quick meal
• 15-minute meal
• dairy-free
• vegetarian
• spicy