Cold Noodles With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Cold Noodles With Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dark roasted unsalted peanuts; 4 -6 tablespoons strong black tea; ¼ cup peanut oil; ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small chile, seeded and finely chopped; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or ¾ teaspoon sea salt; ½ tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 ¼ teaspoons soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon ground szechwan pepper (if available); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; ¾ teaspoon chili paste or ¾ teaspoon chili oil; 3 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves or 3 tablespoons chives; ½ tablespoon fish sauce; 12 lb wide chinese noodles; 1 chicken breast, boneless or on the bone; 12 large cucumber

Servings: persons

1 cup dark roasted unsalted peanuts
4 -6 tablespoons strong black tea
¼ cup peanut oil
½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small chile, seeded and finely chopped
¾ teaspoon kosher salt or ¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground szechwan pepper (if available)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice or 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¾ teaspoon chili paste or ¾ teaspoon chili oil
3 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves or 3 tablespoons chives
½ tablespoon fish sauce
12 lb wide chinese noodles
1 chicken breast, boneless or on the bone
12 large cucumber

1
Put the peanuts, 1/4 cup hot tea, and oil into a blender.
2
Process until peanuts are almost smooth.
3
Add ginger, garlic, chile, salt, sugar, soy sauce, Szechuan pepper, citrus juice, sesame oil, chili paste, cilantro and fish sauce.
4
Process until smooth; if too thick, add up to 2 additional tbsp hot tea.
5
Cook noodles according to package directions, to your preferred consistency.
6
Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking.
7
Toss with a drizzle of oil.
8
Put the chicken breasts in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and add enough salt to estimate the saltiness of sea water.
9
Cover and bring the water to a boil.
10
Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and leave the chicken breasts in the water for twenty minutes, covered.
11
After twenty minutes, remove the chicken breasts from the liquid and let sit until cool enough to handle.
12
Shred the chicken breasts by hand into bite-size strips.
13
Peel the cucumber.
14
Cut it in half lengthwise then remove the seeds with a spoon.
15
Slice the cucumber diagonally.
16
Divide the noodles between the four bowls, top with chicken and cucumbers, then add a few generous, heaping spoonfuls of peanut sauce.
17
Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and encourage guests to mix everything together in their own bowls.
18
Leftover sauce will keep in the fridge 1 week or the freezer 2 months.

5522

kcal

Calories

Fat

1039

Carbs

203

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark roasted unsalted peanuts, 4 -6 tablespoons strong black tea, ¼ cup peanut oil, ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Cold Noodles With Peanut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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