Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles
4 servings15 min prep10 min cookEasy
Sign in to rate this recipe.
The Tale of Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles
Story updated
These noodles draw on Sichuan dan dan mian and other Chinese cold sesame-noodle traditions, adapted and popularized by American Chinese restaurants in the mid-20th century. The peanut-forward version is more an American-Chinese creation than a dish found widely in China itself.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 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
- 1Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool and prevent sticking.
- 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.
- 3Toss the cooled noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- 4Add the carrot and cucumber and toss again to combine.
- 5Divide among bowls and top with green onions and chopped peanuts before serving, either chilled or at room temperature.
Want Cook Mode, your own recipe photos, and unlimited calculators?
Get Home Cooking ProComments
Loading comments…
Sign in to leave a comment.