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Sweet and Spicy Cold Peanut Noodles

A very fast and easy cold noodle dish loaded up with healthy fresh veggies and a flavorful sweet and spicy peanut sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Lindsey Rose Johnson

Ingredients

  • 3-4 quarts very hot water plus more for thinning sauce
  • 8 ounces flat rice noodles
  • ½ cup plus 2 Tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2-3 teaspoons red chili paste sambal oelek
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 cups kale stems removed, chopped or thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber julienned
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 small bunch green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • ½ to ¾ cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • Place rice noodles in a wide, deep bowl. Pour the very hot water over the noodles and let stand for about 8-10 minutes, depending on the width of the noodles. (Refer to package directions, if needed.) Taste to see that they have softened enough - they should be al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Place noodles back in bowl and add the veggies.
  • While noodles are soaking, stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, chili paste, and garlic in a medium bowl. The mixture will be thick. Add some water a little at a time until it reaches the desired consistency - not too thick, but thin enough to coat the noodles. Usually ¼ to ½ cup is all that is needed. (The flavor will be strong, but will be diluted when tossed with the noodles and veggies.)
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts. Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately.