Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

By PineyCook

Quick and easy Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles. Add some chicken or shrimp to make it a full dinner. If you'd like, use this sauce for traditional Chicken Rama.

Ingredients

• PEANUT SAUCE:
• 12 ounce spaghetti (I used Barilla White Fiber)
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips then cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips then cut into-2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha (more or less to taste)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghetti according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile prepare peanut sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking until well blended and smooth.

Drain pasta and pour into a large serving bowl. Toss with sauce then add bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and peanuts and toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.