5 Minute Peanut Satay Noodles
Recipe Overview
Overview
Peanut Satay Noodles are a delightful dish that can be whipped up in no time, making them perfect for those busy weeknights. The recipe showcases rice vermicelli noodles, which cook in just four minutes, allowing you to have a satisfying meal ready in a flash. The combination of fresh vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and scallions adds a vibrant crunch and a wealth of nutrients.
The star of the dish is undoubtedly the peanut sauce, which is rich and creamy, thanks to the peanut butter. This sauce is not only delicious but also versatile; you can adjust the spice level by adding or removing chili peppers. The addition of tamari makes this dish suitable for those avoiding gluten, while the use of coconut cream or yogurt adds a lovely richness.
One of the best aspects of this recipe is its adaptability. If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you can easily substitute them with tofu or any quick-cooking vegetables you have on hand. This flexibility makes it a great option for meal prep or for using up leftover veggies in your fridge. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet.
Overall, these Peanut Satay Noodles are not just quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition. They’re a great reminder that healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Give this recipe a try, and you might just find yourself making it a regular part of your dinner rotation.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Boil water in a pot and add a pinch of salt.
Cook 4-minute brown rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water.
Rip up 200g of oyster and shiitake mushrooms and add them to a pan with a little oil.
Tip: Use fast cooking vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and scallions for quicker preparation.
Julienne one carrot into matchsticks.
Add the julienned carrot to the pan with mushrooms.
Grate a thumb-sized piece of ginger and one clove of garlic into a bowl.
Tip: If you're allergic to peanut butter, substitute with tahini or another vinegar.
Add two tablespoons of tamari, one tablespoon of sesame oil, two tablespoons of peanut butter, and 100ml of coconut cream to the bowl.
Add two tablespoons of coconut sugar to the sauce mixture.
Add beans to the pan with the vegetables.
Chop scallions at a slight angle and add them to the pan.
Rip up kale or spinach and add it to the pan.
Drain and rinse the cooked noodles.
Add the prepared dressing to the pan with the vegetables.
Tip: If peanut butter clumps, mix it through once it hits the heat of the pan.
Plate the peanut satay noodles and garnish as desired.
Tip: Garnish with pickled onions to cut through the richness of the peanut sauce.
Tip: Add toasted sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Peanuts
→ Substitution: Tahini
Ingredient: Soy
→ Substitution: Coconut Aminos
Nutrition
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Rice vermicelli noodles cook quickly, making them ideal for fast meals.
- •Peanut butter adds creaminess and protein to the dish.
- •Using a variety of vegetables increases the nutrient density of the meal.
- •Tamari is a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
