Cellophane Noodles in Spicy Peanut Sauce
2 min readPerfect for a buffet, this tasty noodle dish is delicious warm or at room temperature. Any Asian noodle can replace the cellophane variety, if desired.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
8 ounces cellophane noodles, cooked according to package directions until al dente, drained
Spicy Peanut Sauce, below
1⁄4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
In a large bowl, place the warm noodles and add the peanut sauce, broth, and cilantro, tossing well to combine and cutting the noodles into shorter lengths with the edge of a spatula. Serve warm or at room temperature.
{PER SERVING} Calories 328 • Protein 5g • Total Fat 11g • Sat Fat 2g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 54g • Dietary Fiber 4g • Sodium 267mg SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Use this versatile sauce as a dip for vegetables or topping for grilled tofu, as well.
MAKES ABOUT 3⁄4 CUP
1⁄4 cup natural-style peanut butter
1⁄4 cup warm water
2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
1 to 2 small fresh red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted (dark) sesame oil
1 teaspoon Chinese hot oil, or more, to taste
1 to 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and water until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring well to combine. Serve at room temperature. Sauce can be covered and refrigerated up to 5 days before returning to room temperature and using.
{PER SERVING} (per tablespoon, or 1⁄12 of recipe) Calories 49 • Protein 2g • Total Fat 4g • Sat Fat 1g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 2g • Dietary Fiber 1g • Sodium 77mg
