Asian Peanut Noodles | Searching4Zen

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
• 12 ounces dried soba or udon noodles
• 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 18 sprigs fresh cilantro, long stems removed
• 2/3 cup natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons packed, peeled, and finely chopped fresh ginger (from about a 3-inch piece)
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 jalapeño, stemmed and coarsely chopped
• 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/2 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots and cook until just crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots to a colander.
• Add the reserved carrots, scallions, bell pepper, and cucumber to the bowl with the noodles and pour the peanut sauce over top. Toss until well combined. Serve at room temperature or cold.
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• Dinner
• Main Dishes