Peanut Cucumber Noodle Bowls with Sesame Soy Sauce
Make cold peanut cucumber noodle bowls with noodles, cucumber, carrot, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili crisp options.
noodles: 300 g / 10 oz wheat noodles, spaghetti, or ramen noodles.
sugar: 1 tsp honey, sugar, or maple syrup.
garlic: 1 small clove grated (optional).
chili crisp: 1 tsp or to taste (optional).
Boil noodles until tender, rinse under cold water, and drain very well.
Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sweetener, garlic, chili crisp, and a splash of water until smooth.
Slice cucumber into ribbons or matchsticks and cut carrot into thin strips.
Toss noodles with sauce, cucumber, carrot, and green onion. Top with peanuts and serve cool or room temperature.
Smooth peanut butter makes the easiest sauce; natural peanut butter may need extra water.
English cucumber or mini cucumbers stay crisp and do not need peeling.
Spaghetti, linguine, ramen noodles, or Chinese wheat noodles all work.
Use tahini or sesame paste if peanut butter is not suitable.
Use cabbage, bell pepper, lettuce, or spinach instead of cucumber.
Add tofu, shredded chicken, edamame, or egg if you want more protein.
Peanut butter: Smooth peanut butter, Tahini, Chinese sesame paste. Natural peanut butter may need more water and whisking before it becomes smooth.
Cucumber: English cucumber, Mini cucumbers, Shredded cabbage. Remove watery seeds from large cucumbers if the bowl will sit for a while.
Noodles: Chinese wheat noodles, Ramen noodles, Spaghetti or linguine. Rinse noodles after cooking so they cool quickly and do not clump.
Can peanut cucumber noodles be served cold?
Yes. They are designed to be served cold or at room temperature.
Tahini, Chinese sesame paste, sunflower seed butter, or almond butter can work with adjusted seasoning.
How can I make peanut noodles higher in protein?
Add tofu, shredded chicken, edamame, egg, shrimp, or extra peanuts depending on your diet.