Spicy Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 200g noodles (ramen, soba, or spaghetti)
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh coriander
• Crushed peanuts, for topping
• Lime wedges

Peanut sauce:

• 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
• 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2-3 tbsp warm water (to thin)

Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Whisk all peanut sauce ingredients together until smooth. Add warm water until it's a pourable consistency.
3. Toss noodles with the sauce until every strand is coated.
4. Top with carrot, cucumber, spring onion, coriander, crushed peanuts, and a squeeze of lime.

Notes

These are just as good cold from the fridge the next day. If the sauce thickens overnight, add a splash of water and toss again. Use any nut butter if you have a peanut allergy — cashew butter works well.