A refreshing and flavorful dish featuring cold noodles tossed in a creamy sesame-peanut sauce, complemented by crunchy cucumbers and carrots.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces spaghetti or linguine
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup water (more if needed)
1 cup cucumber, julienned
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), grated ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles, cucumber, carrots, and green onions. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors. If serving later, give the noodles a quick toss before serving.
Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the noodle mixture.
Customize the vegetables by adding bell peppers, snap peas, or edamame for extra crunch and nutrition.