Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe

Name: Thai Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Cavatappi (or Elbow) Noodles; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped; 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Unsweetened Coconut Milk; 2- 1/4 cups Chicken Broth; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Tamarind Paste (optional); 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 2 Tablespoons Peeled Ginger Root, Minced Or Grated; 1 cup Roasted Salted Peanuts (save A Few For Topping); 2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter, Crunchy Or Creamy; 1 Tablespoon Peanut Or Olive Oil, Or As Needed To Loosen Up The Pasta; 1 whole Large Carrot, Grated; 1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage; 3 whole Scallions, Cut Into Inch-long Pieces; 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves; 2 whole Limes, Juiced

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Cavatappi (or Elbow) Noodles
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
1 can (14 Oz. Can) Unsweetened Coconut Milk
2- 1/4 cups Chicken Broth
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Tamarind Paste (optional)
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Peeled Ginger Root, Minced Or Grated
1 cup Roasted Salted Peanuts (save A Few For Topping)
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter, Crunchy Or Creamy
1 Tablespoon Peanut Or Olive Oil, Or As Needed To Loosen Up The Pasta
1 whole Large Carrot, Grated
1 cup Shredded Purple Cabbage
3 whole Scallions, Cut Into Inch-long Pieces
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro Leaves
2 whole Limes, Juiced

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For the pasta:
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Place the cavatappi noodles, bell pepper, coconut milk, chicken broth, garlic, tamarind paste (if using), soy sauce, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, ginger, peanuts (reserve a few for garnish) and peanut butter in a large stockpot or Dutch oven.
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Cover the pot and bring the contents to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer while covered for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes or so.
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Remove from heat.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Serve pasta hot, reserving half of the pasta for leftovers (in the salad, recipe below).
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To make the salad:
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Refrigerate the leftover pasta overnight.
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The next day, toss the chilled pasta with a little peanut or olive oil to loosen up the noodles if needed.
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Stir in the shredded carrot, cabbage, green onion, cilantro, lime juice and reserved chopped peanuts.
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Serve as a chilled salad.

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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: 12 ounces, weight Cavatappi (or Elbow) Noodles, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped, 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 2- 1/4 cups Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Thai Peanut Noodles 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.

Thai Peanut Noodles

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