Spicy peanut noodles dish

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz dried rice noodles or spaghetti

→ Peanut Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

03 - 1/4 cup soy sauce

04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar

05 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

07 - 2 to 3 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce

08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

09 - 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

10 - 1/4 cup warm water

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

11 - 1 cup shredded carrots

12 - 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper

13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

14 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

16 - Lime wedges for serving

# Steps:

01 - Cook noodles following package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.

02 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add additional water as necessary to reach desired consistency.

03 - In a large bowl, toss the drained noodles with shredded carrots and sliced bell pepper.

04 - Pour the peanut sauce over the noodle mixture and toss until evenly coated.

05 - Divide noodles among bowls. Top with scallions, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately or chill for a cold dish.

# Expert Advice:

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Ready in 25 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy a serious craving without ordering out.
The sauce is so good you'll catch yourself eating it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
Endlessly customizable depending on what vegetables are sitting in your crisper drawer.

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Don't skip the cold water rinse on the noodles, or they'll stick together in frustrating clumps no matter how much sauce you add.
Warm water in the sauce matters more than you'd think—cold peanut butter won't whisk smoothly, so always start warm.

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