Chilli Peanut Noodles

Chilli Peanut Noodle Recipe

Original recipe by @thecontrarianmoney | Adapted by Emma Keenan, Accredited Practising Dietitian

A quick and easy rich, spicy and creamy noodle dish perfect for busy weeknight cooking. A delicious combo of peanut butter, chilli oil, garlic, sesame and soy sauce. Finished with fresh cucumber, spring onion and crunchy peanuts.

servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 250g curly fettuccine
• 2½ tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• ⅓ cup spring onion greens, finely chopped
• 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon crispy chilli oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons pasta water

To Serve

• fried egg
• spring onion greens, finely chopped
• peanuts, chopped
• sesame seeds, black and white
• cucumber, julienned
• chilli crisp oil

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta – Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain.
2. Prepare the sauce – Add the peanut butter, chilli flakes, spring onion greens, broccoli, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, crispy chilli oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and coconut milk to a cold pan.
3. Heat the oil – Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan until very hot.
4. Make the sauce – Carefully pour the hot oil over the sauce ingredients and stir until smooth and well combined.
5. Add the noodles – Add the cooked noodles to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.
6. Adjust the consistency – Add the reserved pasta water, as needed, and mix until the sauce becomes glossy and silky.
7. Garnish and serve – Top with spring onion greens, chopped peanuts, julienned cucumber, sesame seeds and additional chilli crisp oil. Serve with a fried egg, if desired.

Recipe Notes

• Adjust the amount of chilli oil and chilli flakes to suit your preferred level of spice.
• The pasta water helps loosen the sauce and gives it a glossy, silky consistency.
• Add a fried egg for extra protein and a satisfying addition to the meal.

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