Spicy Peanut Cucumber Noodles

 Spicy peanut cucumber noodles work warm or chilled, making them useful for lunches and hot days. The sauce is creamy, salty, tangy, and easy to adjust.

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Serves: 3
• Best for: cold noodles, lunch prep, flexible vegetables

Ingredients

• 8 ounces noodles
• 1 large cucumber, julienned
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili oil
• Scallions and sesame seeds

Method

1. Cook noodles, rinse briefly, and drain well.
2. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili oil, and warm water until smooth.
3. Toss noodles with cucumber, carrot, and sauce.
4. Let the noodles sit for 5 minutes so the sauce coats evenly.
5. Top with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.

Kitchen Notes

Add warm water one spoonful at a time; peanut sauce thickens quickly once it touches cold noodles.

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