Zesty Peanut Noodles with Crisp Cucumber | Quick Asian-Inspired Meal - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 32g smooth natural peanut butter, unsalted if possible
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon squeezed lime juice (from about half a juicy lime)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons chile garlic paste (Sambal Oelek)
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• Grated fresh ginger (half-inch chunk, peeled)
• One tiny garlic clove, grated or chopped super small
• A tiny pinch of red pepper flakes (skip if you want it mild)
• 240g ramen noodles (dried)
• Half an English cucumber (about 225g), seeds removed and sliced thin
• 3 green onions (green and white parts), cut diagonally into thin slices
• Quarter cup chopped cilantro leaves, rough cut
• Finely crushed dry-roasted peanuts (no salt)
• Whole cilantro leaves
• Wedges of lime