Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

• 10 oz spaghetti or udon noodles
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water, as needed
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent sticking.
2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger until smooth, adding hot water a tablespoon at a time to thin to a pourable consistency.
3. 3Toss the cooled noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
4. 4Add the carrot and cucumber and toss again to combine.
5. 5Divide among bowls and top with green onions and chopped peanuts before serving, either chilled or at room temperature.

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