(Katie Langenfeld)
Let me preface this recipe by telling readers a little-known fact: These peanut noodles are incredible! They take less than 30 minutes to make and they are 100-percent vegetarian and vegan. You might feel the urge to leave out the cucumber and scallions, but trust me, they add a great crunch and flavor to the dish! Serves four.
Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Mirin, a Japanese cooking syrup
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cucumber, diced
4 scallions, sliced
Method:
Cook the noodles in a medium saucepan.
Drain, toss with oil, and let cool.
Mix all ingredients except the cucumber, scallions and noodles in a bowl.
Add everything together and toss.
Chow down!
(Katie Langenfeld)