Peanutty Noodles Recipes

PEANUTTY SOMEN NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, and hot sauce. Whisk until blended and set pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes.
• Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and saute 2 minutes. Add shrimp and saute 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the peanut sauce sauce and simmer 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through. Drain noodles and add to shrimp mixture. Toss to combine.
• Transfer noodle mixture to 4 individual plates and top each serving with peanuts, scallions and cilantro, if desired.
• Reserve remaining peanut sauce for additional meals such as Robin's Steak Salad with Peanut-lime Dressing, or Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce.

HOT-AND-SOUR PEANUTTY NOODLES WITH BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package with 2 teaspoons salt until just tender. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Cook shallot and ginger, stirring, until just brown, 1 minute. Add bok choy stems, bell pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until peppers are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer contents of skillet to a plate. To same skillet, add bok choy leaves, stock, soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until leaves are soft and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bell pepper mixture, pasta, peanuts and pepper flakes to pan. Toss to combine; serve.

PEANUTTY NOODLES (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Shave carrots lengthwise into strips using a vegetable peeler.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add ginger and garlic, saute for 30 seconds. Add broth and next 5 ingredients, and stir until well blended. Reduce heat, and simmer for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add bell peppers and snow peas, saute 5 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from heat. Combine carrot, peanut butter mixture, bell pepper mixture in a large bowl, and toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

SPICY PEANUT NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, chili crisp, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and ginger in a large bowl and whisk to combine. (The sauce might look curdled, but keep whisking until smooth.)
• Drain the noodles, add them to the bowl with the sauce and toss until the noodles are nicely coated. Garnish with chopped scallions and peanuts. Add additional chili crisp if you prefer more spice.

PEANUTTY NOODLES

Steps:

• Shave the carrots lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler, and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger and minced garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and the next 5 ingredients (broth through salt); stir until well-blended. Reduce heat, and simmer 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and keep warm. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and snow peas; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Combine carrot, peanut butter mixture, bell pepper mixture, and linguine in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PEANUTTY PERFECTION NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add brown rice noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Return noodles to pot.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce by combining coconut milk, water, maple syrup, soy sauce, peanut butter, chili-garlic sauce, ginger and garlic in a medium saucepan. Let cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until sauce comes together and thickens.
• Remove from heat and mix in lime juice and sesame oil.
• Toss hot noodles with the sauce, scallions, and carrots.
• Garnish with peanuts and cilantro and serve. Any leftovers can be served warm or cold the next day for a delicious lunch.

PEANUT NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine oil and onions in a small skillet. Saute over low heat until tender. Add ginger; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
• Toss noodles with sauce, and serve.