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Thai noodles with peanut sauce

Recipe Information

Description:
Thai noodles with peanut sauce is a delicious Thai recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 10 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 15 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 10 Minutes
Total Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Rice Noodles; Peanuts
Category Rice & Grains; Nuts, Fats, & Oils
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice noodles

  • 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons peanuts, crushed

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 3/4 cup cucumber, chopped

  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  • Reconstitute the rice noodles in a bowl filled with boiling hot water. Let sit about 5 minutes or until the noodles are rehydrated. Drain.

  • Combine the peanuts, vegetable broth, brown sugar, ginger, curry paste, salt, and minced garlic in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Stir well and add the rice wine vinegar.

  • Place the rehydrated rice noodles in a large bowl and pour the peanut sauce on top. Sprinkle the bell peppers, cucumber, onion, and basil and toss gently to mix.

  • Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350 cal

  • Total fat: 17g

  • Cholesterol: 1mg

  • Sodium: 500mg

  • Carbohydrate: 44g

  • Fiber: 5g

  • Protein: 14g