Peanut Cucumber Noodle Bowls
type: Recipe
headline: Peanut Cucumber Noodle Bowls with Sesame Soy Sauce
description: Make cold peanut cucumber noodle bowls with noodles, cucumber, carrot, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili crisp options.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, noodles, meal-prep, budget
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT15M
cook time: PT8M
total time: PT23M
recipe ingredient: noodles: 300 g / 10 oz wheat noodles, spaghetti, or ramen noodles.
recipe ingredient: cucumber: 1 large.
recipe ingredient: carrot: 1 small (optional).
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2.
recipe ingredient: peanut butter: 3 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice vinegar: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: sugar: 1 tsp honey, sugar, or maple syrup.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 1 small clove grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: chili crisp: 1 tsp or to taste (optional).
recipe ingredient: peanuts: 2 tbsp crushed (optional).
recipe instructions: Cook and cool noodles
  type: HowToStep
  text: Boil noodles until tender, rinse under cold water, and drain very well.
recipe instructions: Mix peanut sauce
  type: HowToStep
  text: Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic, chili crisp, and a splash of water until smooth.
recipe instructions: Cut vegetables
  type: HowToStep
  text: Slice cucumber into ribbons or matchsticks and cut carrot into thin strips.
recipe instructions: Toss bowls
  type: HowToStep
  text: Toss noodles with sauce, cucumber, carrot, and green onion. Top with peanuts and serve cool or room temperature.
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about: Peanut butter
about: Cucumber
about: Noodles
mentions: Smooth peanut butter makes the easiest sauce; natural peanut butter may need extra water.
mentions: English cucumber or mini cucumbers stay crisp and do not need peeling.
mentions: Spaghetti, linguine, ramen noodles, or Chinese wheat noodles all work.
mentions: Use tahini or sesame paste if peanut butter is not suitable.
mentions: Use cabbage, bell pepper, lettuce, or spinach instead of cucumber.
mentions: Add tofu, shredded chicken, edamame, or egg if you want more protein.
mentions: Peanut butter: Smooth peanut butter, Tahini, Chinese sesame paste. Natural peanut butter may need more water and whisking before it becomes smooth.
mentions: Cucumber: English cucumber, Mini cucumbers, Shredded cabbage. Remove watery seeds from large cucumbers if the bowl will sit for a while.
mentions: Noodles: Chinese wheat noodles, Ramen noodles, Spaghetti or linguine. Rinse noodles after cooking so they cool quickly and do not clump.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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language: en
main entity: Can peanut cucumber noodles be served cold?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. They are designed to be served cold or at room temperature.
main entity: What can replace peanut butter?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Tahini, Chinese sesame paste, sunflower seed butter, or almond butter can work with adjusted seasoning.
main entity: How can I make peanut noodles higher in protein?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Add tofu, shredded chicken, edamame, egg, shrimp, or extra peanuts depending on your diet.

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