Asian Noodle Bowl with Peanut Dressing
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 2 peopleCategories: pasta-noodles
Ingredients
- For the noodles:
- Kosher salt
- 4 oz. dried whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 tsp. peanut or canola oil
- 2 Tbsp. PLUS 2 tsp. unsalted peanuts, for garnish
- 2 oz. snow peas, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 carrot, scrubbed well and shredded into thin strips with a vegetable peeler
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 2 green onions, white and green parts thinly sliced, separated
- For the sauce:
- 2 Tbsp. PLUS 2 tsp. creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 1/4 tsp. plain rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. peeled, finely grated fresh ginger root
- 2 Tbsp. water
- Chile garlic sauce, such as Sriracha
Directions
- For the noodles; Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cool (al dente) according to package directions. Drain, then toss with the oil and let cool.
- Meanwhile, toast the peanuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool, then coarsely chop.
- Transfer the noodles to a mixing bowl. Add the snow peas, carrots , bell pepper and the white parts of the green onions, tossing to incorporate.
- For the sauce: Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and water in a medium owl. Add the chile garlic sauce (to taste).
- To serve, divide the noodle-vegetable mixture among individual bowls. Divide the sauce among them evenly, then sprinkle each portion with the reserved green onion tops and the toasted peanuts.