How to Make Spicy Peanut Noodles

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You don’t have to run to the nearest Chinese restaurant to enjoy this dish! Here's how to make it at home.

Ingredients

Servings: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

• 1 lb. soba or rice noodles
  • you can substitute spaghetti or linguini
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. white sugar
• 6 tbs. soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 6 limes, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package directions.
2. Combine the peanut butter, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and water and sesame oil in a large bowl.
3. Whisk the ingredients until they are well blended and have the consistency of cream.
4. Drain the spaghetti or linguini noodles into a colander.
5. Add the noodles and red peppers to the bowl with the sauce.
6. Mix the ingredients well using 2 large forks until everything is incorporated.
7. Place the noodles on 6 serving plates.
8. Garnish the dishes with lime wedges and serve immediately.
9. Finished.

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Tips

• If you don’t have Asian noodles on hand, you can cook spaghetti or linguini—they will mimic the soft texture of Chinese noodles if you cook them a few minutes longer than the package directions indicate.
• You can sprinkle some cilantro over the noodles just before serving if you like.

Warnings

• This recipe includes peanut butter; make sure your guests don’t have allergies to peanuts.
• This dish is meant to be spicy, and it is! Caution your guests before serving.

Things You’ll Need

• Large pot (at least 8 cups capacity)
• Large bowl
• 2 large forks
• Colander

Related wikiHows

• How to Make Chinese Noodles in a Peanut Sauce
• How to Make Easy Oriental Style Peanut Sauce
• How to Make Buttery Soy Noodles

Sources and Citations

• http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spicy_peanut_noodles.html
• http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/spicy-peanut-noodles-2/

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