Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
Yield: About 4 - 5 servings
12 oz spaghetti (I used Barilla White Fiber)
1 large red bell pepper , sliced into thin strips then cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large cucumber , peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
1 cup matchstick carrots
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts , roughly chopped
Sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)
Peanut Sauce
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup warm water
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp Sriracha (more or less to taste)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.
Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Recipe source: adapted slightly from Gourmet
1 large cucumber , peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
1 cup matchstick carrots
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts , roughly chopped
Sesame seeds , for garnish (optional)
Peanut Sauce
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup warm water
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp Sriracha (more or less to taste)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.
Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Recipe source: adapted slightly from Gourmet
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