Egg Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Cold noodles with a creamy, savory peanut sauce. Goes really well with some boiled broccoli or bok choy.

Ingredients

For the Sauce (blend all together)

• 3/4 cup strong brewed green tea or water
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup roasted peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 1 small clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Noodles

• 12 ounces flat Chinese egg noodles
• Fresh cilantro, for topping
• Peanuts, for topping
• Sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

• Blend all sauce ingredients together: (3/4 cup) green tea or water, (1/3 cup) peanut butter, (1/4 cup) soy sauce, (1/4 cup) rice vinegar, (3 tablespoons) brown sugar, (1/4 cup) peanut oil, (2 tablespoons) sesame seeds, (1 teaspoon) chili-garlic sauce, (1 teaspoon) sesame oil, (1 inch) ginger, (1 clove) garlic, and (1/4 teaspoon) salt until smooth.

• Boil (12 ounces) flat Chinese egg noodles according to package instructions.

• Toss noodles with peanut sauce and let sit for a few minutes to absorb flavors.

• Top with cilantro, peanuts, and more sesame seeds.

Notes

• Store leftover sauce in the fridge
• Pairs wonderfully with boiled broccoli or bok choy
• Original recipe link: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/cold-peanut-sesame-noodles-recipe-2112567