Peanut Ginger Thai-Style Noodles
Ingredients
For the peanut sauce:
- Peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- Fresh green chili, chopped
- Fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic
- Soy sauce/Tamari
- Maple Syrup
- Lime, juice of 1.5 limes
- Mirin (optional)
- Water (as needed for blending)
For the noodle dish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- Fresh mint, coarsely chopped
- Red bell pepper, julienned
- Carrot, julienned
- Spaghetti, tossed in a little oil (any neutral oil)
- Peanuts, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
Make the Peanut Sauce:
- Combine chili, ginger, garlic, tamari/soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, mirin (if using), and peanut butter in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- The sauce should be very smooth and will firm up as it chills.
Prepare the Aromatics and Vegetables:
- Coarsely chop cilantro, basil, and mint.
- Julienne red bell pepper and carrot into thin slices.
- Slice green onions.
Assemble the Noodle Dish:
- In a large bowl, combine cooked spaghetti, green onions, cilantro, basil, mint, bell pepper, and carrot.
- Pour peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables.
- Stir until well coated, adding more sauce as needed.
Serve:
- Top with chopped peanuts and any leftover herbs.
- Serve hot or cold.
Tips:
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for later use.
- Adjust the amount of chili based on your spice preference.
- When chopping peppers, keep the skin side down to prevent slipping.
- Use any leftover pasta for this recipe.
Video Description
On this episode of The Wicked Kitchen, Chef Chad Sarno shows you a quick and simple vegan Thai-style noodle dish with a spicy (or not) peanut ginger sauce. This recipe is super versatile—it can be served hot or cold, as a main dish or side, and the peanut ginger sauce itself is great as a dip or dressing. The trinity of aromatics—cilantro, mint and basil—really pop through and blend deliciously with the flavors of the chili, soy sauce, lime and a touch of sweetness from some maple syrup. You have to try this one! Enjoy!
Full recipe below!
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PEANUT GINGER THAI-STYLE NOODLES
Ingredients:
Peanut sauce
Peanut butter
Fresh green chili, chopped
Fresh ginger, sliced
3 cloves Garlic
Soy sauce/Tamari
Maple Syrup
Lime, juice squeezed
Mirin (optional)
2 green onions, sliced
Fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Fresh basil, coarsely chopped
Fresh mint, coarsely chopped
Red bell pepper, julienned
Carrot, julienned
Spaghetti, tossed in a little oil
Peanuts, chopped
Directions:
To make the peanut sauce:
Blend chili, ginger and garlic, tamari/soy sauce, maple syrup, lime, mirin and peanut butter into a blender on a high speed until smooth.
Mix green onions, cilantro, basil, mint, bell pepper and carrot into the spaghetti and pour over, stir until coated and add more as needed.