Ingredients
Method
Cooking Noodles
- Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the rice noodles and cook for 4-6 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Preparing Peanut Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. If it’s too thick, add a splash of warm water until you reach your desired consistency.
Chopping Vegetables
- While the noodles are cooking, slice the red bell pepper, shred your carrots, julienne the cucumber, and chop the scallions and cilantro. Get creative; the more colors, the better!
Combining Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cold noodles and pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all the noodles evenly.
- Fold in the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro into the noodle mixture. Toss to evenly distribute the veggies.
Serving
- Sprinkle toasted peanuts on top for that extra crunch right before serving.
- This dish can be served cold or at room temperature. So, gather around the table and enjoy!
Notes
For nut-free version, consider using sunflower seed butter or almond butter. For soy-free, swap soy sauce with coconut aminos. Add veggies just before serving for the freshest crunch.