Asian Peanut Noodle Bowl (Print Version)

Tender noodles with crisp vegetables and creamy peanut dressing, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz rice noodles or wheat noodles

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2.8 oz shredded red cabbage
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
07 - 0.5 cup bean sprouts

→ Peanut Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water

→ Toppings

16 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Lime wedges for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Gradually whisk in warm water until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles, carrot, bell pepper, cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
04 - Pour peanut dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Divide the noodle mixture among serving plates. Top each portion with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and additional cilantro.
06 - Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy at room temperature or gently warmed according to preference.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to watch a sitcom episode, and you can eat it cold straight from the fridge the next day.
  • The peanut dressing is so good you'll want to drizzle it on everything from spring rolls to roasted broccoli.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are sitting in your crisper drawer and it still tastes vibrant and intentional.
  • It's one of those rare dishes that feels indulgent but leaves you energized instead of heavy.
02 -
  • Rinse the noodles under cold water after cooking or they'll stick together in a gluey mass that no amount of dressing can save.
  • Add the warm water to the dressing slowly, because once it's too thin, you can't thicken it back up without adding more peanut butter.
  • Taste the dressing before you toss it with the noodles, it should be bold and a little salty because the noodles and vegetables will dilute it.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on top, it makes them taste nuttier and more fragrant.
  • If your peanut butter is too thick or natural and separated, warm it gently in the microwave for ten seconds before whisking it into the dressing.
  • Double the dressing recipe and keep extra in a jar, it's incredible on grain bowls, salads, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.
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