Description
This Cold Peanut Noodle Salad features a delicious combination of chewy noodles, fresh veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce, making it an ideal light meal or side dish. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, it’s perfect for warm days or as a refreshing addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of dried noodles (soba, rice noodles, or your choice)
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup of warm water (more if needed)
- 1 cup of shredded carrots
- 1 cup of sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the dried noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 4-8 minutes).
- While the noodles cook, prepare a bowl of ice water to cool them quickly.
- Once the noodles are al dente, drain them and transfer to the ice water for a few minutes until cooled.
- Drain again and toss with a little sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and sesame oil.
- Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk until smooth, adding warm water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and chopped green onions.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
- If using cilantro, sprinkle it on top and toss gently.
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
- Drizzle extra peanut sauce on top or serve on the side.
- Let sit for 15-30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Der Teig darf während der Ruhezeit nicht bewegt werden.
- Für ein intensiveres Knoblaucharoma können mehr Zehen verwendet werden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes