Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Peanut Noodles with Cucumber, a delightful fusion of creamy peanut sauce, chewy rice noodles, and refreshing cucumber crunch. This quick and easy dish transforms any meal into an extraordinary experience, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With customizable ingredients, you can adapt it effortlessly to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 1 medium English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes until smooth. Add warm water if too thick.
- Slice the cucumber into thin ribbons or matchsticks.
- Toss the drained noodles with the sauce in a large bowl until well coated.
- Gently fold in the cucumber slices for added crunch.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra chili flakes or chopped peanuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg