Asian Peanut Noodles

Asian Peanut Noodles
Asian Peanut Noodles is a dairy free and pescatarian main course. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 18g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 428 calories. If you have granulated sugar, jalapeño, ginger, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the granulated sugar you could follow this main course with the Strawberry-Lavender Shortcakes as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the carrots and cook until just crisp-tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots to a colander.
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Add the noodles to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package directions. While the noodles are cooking, transfer the carrots to a small bowl and set aside.
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Place the colander in the sink.When the noodles are ready, drain them through the colander and rinse under cold water until cool.
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Transfer the noodles to a large bowl, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and toss to coat; set aside.
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Place the remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, cilantro, peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and jalapeño in a blender. Blend until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula (if the mixture is too thick, add hot tap water 1 teaspoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached); leave the sauce in the blender.
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Add the reserved carrots, scallions, bell pepper, and cucumber to the bowl with the noodles and pour the peanut sauce over top. Toss until well combined.
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Serve at room temperature or cold.

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Botanica Wines Mary Delany Chenin Blanc. Reviewers quite like it with a 5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 32 dollars per bottle.
Botanica Wines Mary Delany Chenin Blanc
Botanica Wines Mary Delany Chenin Blanc
Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, citrus and stone fruit avors, mouth-watering acidity and a tangy, mineral core.
DifficultyHard
Ready In30 m.
Servings6
Health Score15
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