Cold Peanut Noodles
Cold Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup water, as needed, to thin
For the Noodles
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon salt, for noodle water
For Garnish
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the noodles cook, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and chili garlic sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Gradually whisk in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning (add more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or chili garlic sauce for heat) if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them thoroughly using a colander. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they are completely cool to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Drain very well again.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the cooled and well-drained noodles to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Toss the noodles gently with tongs until they are evenly coated with the peanut sauce. Ensure every strand is covered.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Divide the cold peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish each serving generously with sliced green onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. If using, add julienned cucumber for extra freshness and crunch.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, or for enhanced flavor, chill the noodles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cold Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup water, as needed, to thin
For the Noodles
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 teaspoon salt, for noodle water
For Garnish
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cucumber, julienned (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the noodles cook, prepare the peanut sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and chili garlic sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Gradually whisk in the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning (add more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or chili garlic sauce for heat) if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them thoroughly using a colander. Rinse the noodles with cold water until they are completely cool to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together. Drain very well again.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the cooled and well-drained noodles to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared peanut sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Toss the noodles gently with tongs until they are evenly coated with the peanut sauce. Ensure every strand is covered.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Divide the cold peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish each serving generously with sliced green onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. If using, add julienned cucumber for extra freshness and crunch.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, or for enhanced flavor, chill the noodles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min