Thai Peanut Sesame Noodles with Cucumber

Ingredients

• 200 g rice noodles (or wheat noodles)
• 3 tbsp peanut butter (creamy)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey (or brown sugar)
• 3 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tbsp green onions(optional)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions until tender, then drain and rinse briefly with cool water to stop cooking (about 10 minutes total).

2. 2

   While noodles cook, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, water, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Slice cucumber into thin ribbons or matchsticks. Toss drained noodles with the peanut-sesame dressing until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Divide noodles into bowls and top with cucumber. Finish with green onions and sesame seeds (and red pepper flakes if using). Serve immediately.