Peanut Butter Chicken Noodles With Carrot Cucumber Ribbons Recipes

PEANUT NOODLE BOWLS WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Wipe out the bowl; return the noodles to the bowl.
• Puree the peanut butter, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger and 1/3 cup water in a blender until smooth. Pour the dressing over the noodles; toss to coat.
• Top each serving of noodles with the chicken, cucumber, carrots, pea shoots, jalapeno and herbs. Toss just before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN NOODLES WITH CARROT & CUCUMBER RIBBONS

Steps:

• Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let soak until soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain in a colander or large strainer.
• Meanwhile, using your fingers, shred the chicken meat, discarding the skin and bones.
• Use a vegetable peeler to make long strips of the carrot and cucumber.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, and 6 tablespoons water until smooth.
• Divide the noodles, chicken, carrot, and cucumber among 4 bolws. Drizzle with the dressing.

CARROT NOODLES WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler to shave the carrots into thin wide ribbons; discard the last thick strip. Transfer the carrot ribbons to a large bowl, fill with ice water and let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cucumber and shallot in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let drain, 10 minutes. Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sriracha, brown sugar, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
• Drain the carrots, blot dry with paper towels and transfer to a serving bowl. Press the cucumber and shallot in the colander with your hands to remove any excess liquid; pat dry with paper towels and add to the carrots. Add the mint and basil and toss to combine. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.