Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles
Chili crisp is a pantry staple in our household and we use it for so many things, including these delicious Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles. Evocative of the flavors of Sichuan province, these noodles are spicy, smoky, and full of nutty richness. Recently I’ve been putting more videos on my Youtube Channel Plate & Pencil, and experimenting with the ins and outs of food film making. Let me know in the comments below what you think!
Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles
Yield: 4
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min
These fabulous noodles using your favorite chili crisp are spicy, smoky, and full of nutty richness. These are vegan but you can easily add your favorite protein.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 10 ounces dry pasta or noodles (I used mafaldine, similar to Chinese knife-cut noodles)
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ¾ cup smooth peanut butter
- 4 to 6 tablespoons Sichuan chili crisp
- ⅓ cup tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon clear rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup (or substitute honey)
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, chili crisp, soy sauce, rice, vinegar, and maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until smooth. in the chili crisp, soy sauce, and maple syrup.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Gently cook the minced garlic and grated ginger until just fragrant and the garlic is crispy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the noodles until al dente, or the minimum amount of time according to package instructions. Drain immediately, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Toss with the sesame oil until well-coated and set aside.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly, making sure all the noodles are well-coated. Top with the cucumbers, sesame seeds, and scallions. Toss before dividing into individual bowls.
