I have been getting into Asian and Thai flavors a lot lately. I have been experimenting with different kinds of sauces and fusions and things and I think I have a good one here. I love love love soba noodles with all my heart, there is just something about the size and texture-it really is the perfect noodle to me. I knew that these noodles needed a great sauce and my mind immediately went to spicy peanut noodles. I also wanted there to be some good veggies in there. I think I hit the nail right on the head!
This was seriously so easy to make. Now, I like making my own peanut butter because I love having an excuse to use the food processor, and I like knowing exactly what I am eating, but if you prefer store bought peanut butter, that will work fine too! If you want to know how to make peanut butter you can follow my tutorial on almond butter here. Just use peanuts instead of almonds :) OK ready to get started? You will need:
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ginger (powdered or grated)
8 oz soba noodles (regular pasta, or brown rice noodles will work fine too)
1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1/2 cucumber, sliced into strips
carrot shreds
red pepper flakes
sesame seeds, or crushed peanuts for the topping
First off, cook your noodles of choice, drain, and return to the pot.
While the noodles are cooking, start the peanut sauce: In a food processor, combine the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
Slice your veggies and add to a skillet with a small amount of oil, and cover to "sweat" them (you can learn more about the reason behind sweating vegetables here!)
Dump the veggies in the pot with the noodles, pour in the sauce and stir to combine. Top with a little red pepper flake, sesame seeds and peanuts. Presto! If you are looking for a more substantial meal-feel free to add some tofu, chicken, turkey or whatever you are in the mood for!
Happy eating :D
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