peanut butter noodles

when stefan is away for work, this is one dish i cook for kai and i because we love peanut butter and stefan does not.  this super easy recipe comes from dinner: a love story.  

peanut butter noodles

ingredients you will need:

udon noodles (i use tagliatelle pasta)

1 small garlic clove (i put in a couple of cloves)

1 piece fresh peeled ginger, about 1 inch

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (i use the natural kind)

2/3 cup warm water

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes 

any combination of following toppings:  sliced cucumbers, chopped peanuts, sugar snap peas, and shredded chicken (i top with chopped peanuts and roasted broccoli or saute spinach).

what to do:

prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.  set aside.

with the motor running, drop garlic and ginger in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped.  add peanut butter, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, and chili flakes and process until smooth.

toss with the noodles and add the desired toppings.

enjoy.