Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 14 Minutes |
Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A bowl of these spicy-peanutty noodles is so good. Asian-style comfort food. Serve hot in winter. Cool down and pair with veggies to make a fabulous salad in the summer. Ingredients:
1 cup peanut butter |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
1/4 cup sesame oil |
3 tablespoons rice vinegar |
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic |
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot |
1 1/2 teaspoons asian chili sauce or 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes |
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (lemon at a pinch – use a little less) |
3/4 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 lb noodles, of your choice |
finely chopped scallion |
chopped roasted unsalted peanuts |
Directions:
1. Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
2. Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (keeps 1 week, chilled; or distribute among 3 small containers and freeze what you dont want to use within a week).
3. To use: Boil 1 lb Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dente.
4. Toss with 3/4 cup of sauce (or more to taste), finely chopped scallions and chopped peanuts.
5. Note: In the winter, I eat these noodles hot.
6. In summer I rinse under cold water, cool and drain and serve them as a spicy noodle salad, often adding shredded bok choy, carrots, snowpeas, lots more of the peanut sauce, etc.
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