Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g rice noodles
• 120 g natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 120 ml water
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional)(optional)
• 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rice noodles according to package directions until tender, about 12 minutes; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While noodles cook, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash more water to loosen the sauce.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss hot noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Quickly toss in the carrots and bell pepper (they will soften slightly from the heat). Taste and adjust with more lime juice or soy sauce if desired.

5. 5

   Serve topped with green onions and optional cilantro and chili flakes.