Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅ
Description:
A bowl of these spicy-peanutty noodles is so good. Asian-style comfort food at its finest! Serve it hot in the winter for that cozy warmth, or cool down and pair it with fresh veggies to create a fabulous salad perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Recipe Category: Spaghetti
- Keywords: Chinese, Asian, < 30 Mins
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Peanut Butter |
| 1/4 cup | Soy Sauce |
| 1/4 cup | Rice Vinegar |
| 3 cloves | Garlic |
| 2-inch piece | Gingerroot |
| 2 tsp | Dried Red Pepper Flakes |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | Hoisin Sauce |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh Lime Juice |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Scallion, finely chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Roasted Unsalted Peanuts |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1548
- Total Fat: 82.2g
- Saturated Fat: 16.1g
- Cholesterol: 153.4mg
- Sodium: 2693.3mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 158.7g
- Fiber: 12.9g
- Sugar: 15.5g
- Protein: 55.5g
Instructions:
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Blend Ingredients:
- In a blender, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, gingerroot, dried red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, water, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Store or Serve:
- Transfer the sauce to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Storage Option: This sauce keeps well for up to 1 week when refrigerated.
- Freezing Option: You can also portion it into 3 small containers and freeze what you won’t use within a week.
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Prepare Noodles:
- Boil 1 lb of Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dente.
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Toss and Serve:
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked noodles with 3/4 cup of the spicy peanut sauce (or more, to taste).
- Add in the finely chopped scallions and roasted unsalted peanuts.
- Winter Serving Tip: If it’s chilly outside, enjoy these noodles hot for that comforting warmth.
- Summer Serving Tip: For a refreshing summer dish, rinse the noodles under cold water after cooking.
- Drain and cool them before serving as a spicy noodle salad.
- Summer Salad Additions: Get creative by adding shredded bok choy, carrots, snow peas, and more of the peanut sauce!
Recipe Notes:
- This Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce is incredibly versatile.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes.
- For a smoother sauce, you can grate the ginger instead of using a piece.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce, whether you’re warming up in winter or cooling down in summer! ๐โจ
