Noodle Network: Peanut-Soy Data Stream with Roasted Shrimp Nodes | Byte The Chef

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (21-25 count ideal)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 lb rice noodles, pad thai width preferred
• 2 carrots, peeled and shredded into thin strips
• 0.25 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped for texture variation
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (reserve stems for next recipe)
• 0.25 tsp sesame seeds for final textural enhancement
• 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, creamy preferred
• 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil for aromatic depth
• 1 tbsp honey, local if available
• 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed measurement
• 1 tsp red chili paste with garlic (sambal oelek works perfectly)