Sweet and Spicy Asian Noodles
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This easy sweet and spicy Asian noodle dish will be your new go-to weeknight staple. Add in whatever is hanging out in the fridge to make a perfect dish!
*Use any stir-fry vegetables you like!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped (or 1 heaping spoonful of jarred, minced garlic))
- 2 teaspoons ginger (chopped)
- 1 Medium zucchini* (shredded or cut into matchsticks)
- 2 Medium carrots* (shredded or cut into matchsticks)
- 1/2 Medium red pepper* (shredded or cut into matchsticks)
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (chunky gives a little texture, but use whatever you have on hand)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian chile paste (or to taste - being careful if feeding kiddos or others with delicate palates!)
- 8oz linguine (cooked)
- 1/3 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1 1/2 cup cooked meat (such as chicken or shrimp, warmed)
Directions
| 1. | In a medium frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir until lightly browned, about 1 minute. |
| 2. | Add vegetables to the pan. Stir and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. |
| 3. | In a small bowl, mix 6 tablespoons of water, peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, rice vinegar and chile paste. Pour into frying pan, stirring often. Heat until sauce thickens up, roughly 4 minutes. |
| 4. | Add drained linguine and optional cooked meat to the pan. Toss together and pour into serving bowl. Top with green onions and peanuts. Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature. |
