Quick Summer Thai-ish Peanut Noodles
A quick spicy creamy peanut butter noodle dish filled with summer veggies and herbs for a vibrant filling bowl.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 450 g rice noodles ,cooked according to package instructions
- 172 g (⅔ cup) peanut butter ,preferably unsalted and unsweetened
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp sambal oelek*
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp maple syrup
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) water ,room temp or warm
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3-4 large cloves garlic ,chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger ,minced
Toppings (Optional)
- 700 g (2 blocks) firm tofu ,pressed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch* ,optional (for crispy tofu: see notes)
- 2 stalks celery with leaves ,chopped thinly
- 2 medium sized red bell peppers ,chopped into strips
- 1 large shaved carrot ,peeled
- salt ,to taste
- black pepper ,to taste
- spring onions ,chopped thinly
- bird's eye chili or sili labuyo ,chopped thinly
- lime wedges
- chopped toasted peanuts
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients and have your mix-ins nearby for easy reach. If making tofu, sear them now and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, make the spicy peanut sauce by combining the peanut butter, soy sauce, sambal, rice vinegar, maple syrup and water in a bowl. Taste and adjust spiciness by adding more sambal. Add more water for a saucier consistency.
- When the noodles are almost done cooking, coat a pan/wok with the sesame oil and saute the garlic and ginger over medium high heat. Add in your mix-ins of choice such as the bell peppers, celery, shaved carrots and seared tofu. Pour in the cooked noodles and the peanut sauce and toss to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with spring onions, chopped peanuts and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Sambal oelek can be found in the Asian section of most groceries. Substitute with chili paste, sriracha or hot sauce.
*I coat my tofu in some cornstarch before searing to get it extra crispy.
*Nutrition information excludes toppings.
Recipe adapted from Eat with Clarity