Zucchini Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Zucchini Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 zucchinis, ends trimmed off; 1/4 cup crunchy no sugar/no salt added peanut butter, plus 1 tbsp to taste; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2/3 teaspoon palm sugar; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 small red onion, cut into large chunks; 2 cm cube ginger, thinly sliced; 1-2 birds eye chilies, depending on spice preference; 2 juiced limes; 1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and roughly chopped

Servings: persons

5 zucchinis, ends trimmed off
1/4 cup crunchy no sugar/no salt added peanut butter, plus 1 tbsp to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2/3 teaspoon palm sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 small red onion, cut into large chunks
2 cm cube ginger, thinly sliced
1-2 birds eye chilies, depending on spice preference
2 juiced limes
1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and roughly chopped

1
Start by using a mandolin to julienne the zucchini. Mandolins can be quite dangerous, so always be sure to use the safe guard provided! I julienned the zucchini straight into a large bowl, tossing occasionally to separate.
2
Once the zucchini noodles are ready, set about making your sauce. To begin, combine 3 heaping tablespoons of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, along with the garlic, ginger, chilies, palm sugar, juice from one lime and a drizzle of sesame oil. Blend this until smooth, and then add a generous splash of the rice wine vinegar, the rest of the peanut butter and the juice from the other lime. Continue the process of blending, tasting and adding until you settle on a peanut sauce that suits your taste buds- it should be peanutty, a little bit sweet, tangy and have plenty of spice. I didn't find that the sauce needed any extra salt due to the soy sauce, but if necessary feel free to add some salt and pepper. You will find that the peanut sauce is quite thick, so add about 1/4 of a cup of water, and give the mixture one final blend. The result should be a frothy, delicious peanut sauce, just thin enough to coat the noodles nicely.
3
Toss the peanut sauce with the noodles, and top them with some freshly chopped cilantro and a bit of lime.
4
Done! Your zucchini noodles are ready to serve. I found that these were a great introduction to raw meals, and that even the raw skeptics (cough Alex cough) were impressed!

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 zucchinis, ends trimmed off, 1/4 cup crunchy no sugar/no salt added peanut butter, plus 1 tbsp to taste, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Noodles With Spicy 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.

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Zucchini Noodles With Spicy Peanut Sauce

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