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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the smoothest peanut sauce, ensure your peanut butter is well-stirred and at room temperature

If peanut sauce becomes too thick after refrigeration, thin with a splash of warm water and whisk vigorously

To make this dish ahead, prepare all components separately and assemble just before serving

For meal prep, store sauce separately from vegetables and noodles to maintain optimal textures

Slightly undercook noodles if you plan to reheat them later to prevent mushiness

For extra flavor, toast the peanuts in a dry skillet before chopping for garnish

Balance is key with the sauce - adjust sweetness, acidity, and spice to your preference

If sauce 'breaks' (separates), add a tablespoon of hot water and whisk vigorously to re-emulsify

For gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce

The peanut sauce can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Peanut Noodle Bowl

Name: Peanut Noodle Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Ingredients: For the Noodles and Vegetables:; 8 oz (225g) rice noodles, soba noodles, or ramen noodles; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, julienned or shredded; 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1 cup bean sprouts; 3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional); 2 tablespoons sesame oil for tossing noodles; For the Peanut Sauce:; 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 3-5 tablespoons warm water (to adjust consistency); Optional Protein Add-ins:; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 8 oz (225g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 8 oz (225g) cooked shrimp; 2 eggs, scrambled and sliced; 1 cup edamame, shelled; For Garnish:; 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

This satisfying Peanut Noodle Bowl combines chewy noodles with a velvety peanut sauce that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and spicy notes. The medium-difficulty recipe requires proper sauce emulsification, precise noodle cooking, and ingredient layering techniques to achieve the ideal texture and flavor distribution. Made with protein-rich peanut butter, umami-packed soy sauce, and aromatic seasonings, this bowl delivers a beautiful harmony of creamy sauce clinging to each noodle strand, complemented by fresh vegetables and customizable toppings for a complete meal that's as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Noodles and Vegetables:

8 oz (225g) rice noodles, soba noodles, or ramen noodles

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 carrots, julienned or shredded

1 cucumber, seeded and julienned

1 cup shredded red cabbage

1 cup bean sprouts

3 green onions, thinly sliced on diagonal

1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)

2 tablespoons sesame oil for tossing noodles

For the Peanut Sauce:

1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

3-5 tablespoons warm water (to adjust consistency)

Optional Protein Add-ins:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

8 oz (225g) firm tofu, pressed and cubed

8 oz (225g) cooked shrimp

2 eggs, scrambled and sliced

1 cup edamame, shelled

For Garnish:

1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Lime wedges

Extra sriracha or chili oil

Sliced fresh chili peppers

Crispy fried shallots or garlic

Equipment:

Large pot for cooking noodles

Mixing bowl for sauce

Whisk

Colander

Cutting board and knife

Vegetable peeler or julienne peeler

Serving bowls

Instructions

Cook noodles according to package instructions, being careful not to overcook. For cold noodle bowls, cook slightly less than package directions for an al dente texture.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. If making warm bowls, rinse briefly; if making cold bowls, rinse until noodles are completely cooled.

Transfer noodles to a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Prepare the peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.

Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until sauce reaches desired consistency. It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but pourable. For cold noodles, make sauce slightly thinner as it will thicken when chilled.

If using tofu as protein, press excess water out, cube, and pan-fry until golden. For other protein options, ensure they are fully cooked and seasoned to taste.

To assemble cold bowls: Toss two-thirds of the peanut sauce with the noodles until evenly coated. For warm bowls: Reserve all sauce until final assembly.

Prepare four serving bowls. For cold bowls, arrange sauced noodles as the base. For warm bowls, briefly reheat plain noodles and place in bowls.

Arrange prepared vegetables in sections on top of the noodles: bell pepper strips, carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and bean sprouts.

Add your protein of choice on top.

For cold bowls, drizzle remaining sauce over each bowl. For warm bowls, drizzle all of the sauce evenly between bowls.

Garnish with sliced green onions, fresh herbs, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and optional garnishes.

Serve immediately for warm bowls, or chill cold noodle bowls for up to 30 minutes before serving. Provide lime wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Peanut Noodle Bowl

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