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Perfect for when you're hungry but short on time to cook, these peanut noodles are gently spiced but full of rich flavour. An easy meal for any night of the week! Full recipe on thecookandhim.com | #peanutnoodles #spicynoodles #peanutbutternoodles #easydinnerideas

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Total: 20 mins | Quantity: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plain peanuts – very roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespooon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chilli oil
  • 3 cloves garlic – crushed
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegear
  • 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon miso paste
  • 2 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
  • 3 spring onions – thinly sliced
  • 2 packs straight to wok udon noodles

Instructions

  1. In a wok or large frying pan toast the peanuts and sesame seeds, stirring frequently, for a few minutes until golden and toasted. Tip into a bowl
  2. In the same pan heat the chilli oil then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring
  3. Add the water, paprika, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, syrup and miso paste and stir until all mixed
  4. Melt in the peanut butter until you have a smooth, glossy sauce. Add a little more water if it's too thick
  5. Add most of the sliced spring onions, reserving a few and the noodles and stir everything together until the noodles are well coated and heated through
  6. Spoon into serving bowls and scatter over the reserved spring onions and toasted peanuts and sesame seeds

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/spicy-peanut-noodles/