Description
Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cucumber is a refreshing and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines creamy peanut sauce-coated noodles with crunchy cucumbers and a hint of spice. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces spaghetti or rice noodles
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 cup warm water
For Serving:
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Toss the cooled noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated. Add the cucumber and green onions, tossing gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve the dish chilled or at room temperature, garnished with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Adjust chili sauce to taste for more or less heat.
- Use spiralized cucumber for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
