Spicy Peanut Noodles with Chili Garlic Oil.
Noodles tossed with a spicy, sweet, and salty peanut sauce, bell peppers, fresh garden basil, and plenty of black pepper with an addicting chili garlic oil spooned over top. Made in under 30 mins.
Calories: 641kcal
Ingredients
Chili Garlic Oil
- 1/3 cup peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small shallots thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or smashed
- 1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Peanut Noodles
- 12 ounces rice noodles or long cut pasta
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. To make the chili oil. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peanut oil, shallots, garlic, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is fragrant and toasted, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool, and carefully transfer the oil to a heat-proof bowl or glass jar. 2. To make the peanut noodles. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain.3. Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, Gochujang, sesame oil, vinegar, honey, ginger, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor or blender. Pulse until combined and smooth. Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Add the bell peppers, basil, a large pinch of pepper, and 2 tablespoons chili oil. Toss to combine.4. Divide the noodles among bowls and serve topped with additional chili oil and basil. Noodles are delicious warm or cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 641kcal