Peanut Noodles
A delicious and authentic noodles and dumplings recipe for Peanut Noodles, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 12 oz dried noodles (, or 1 lb (450 g) fresh noodles (*Footnote 1))
- • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter ((*Footnote 2))
- • 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water ((*Footnote 3))
- • 1/4 cup soy sauce
- • 2 tablespoons honey ((or sugar, or maple syrup))
- • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (, juice from 1/2 lemon)
- • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- • 2 clove garlic (, grated)
- • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • Lao Gan Ma Chilli Crisp (, or homemade chilli oil (Optional))
- • Cucumber (carrot and / or peppers) (, cut into thin strips)
- • Roasted peanut (, chopped (for garnish))
Preparation Steps
Add the peanut butter to a medium sized bowl and slowly add 2 tablespoons of water, a little at a time. Stir with a spatula until the water is fully incorporated and it forms a smooth paste.
Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and mix well. The sauce should be able to coat a spoon but also not too thick. You can always thin the sauce by adding a bit more water. You can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Boil noodles according to instructions. Transfer cooked noodles into a colander, rinse with tap water to stop the cooking. Drain well and transfer to small serving bowls.
Serve the noodles with the sauce on the side with the toppings of your choice.
To eat, assemble your own bowl with any toppings you prefer, adding a few spoonfuls of the sauce. Mix and enjoy.