Description
A delightful dish combining creamy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables and noodles, offering a perfect balance of spicy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- Noodles (rice noodles, udon, or spaghetti)
- Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)
- Soy Sauce (low-sodium option available)
- Fresh Garlic (minced)
- Fresh Ginger (minced)
- Bell Peppers (sliced)
- Carrots (julienned)
- Scallions (chopped)
- Chili Paste (to taste)
- Fresh Cilantro (for topping)
- Crushed Peanuts (for topping)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Boil water in a large pot, add your noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain and toss with oil.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and chili paste until smooth.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Combine Everything: Add cooked noodles to the skillet and pour the peanut sauce over. Toss to coat.
- Final Touches: Serve hot, topped with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Always taste as you go and adjust the heat to your liking. Fresh ingredients make a significant difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai, noodles, peanut sauce, spicy, vegetarian, comfort food