This delightful noodle dish offers a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy flavors. The star is the rich peanut sauce, uniquely enhanced with brewed black Chinese tea for depth and a touch of chili oil for warmth. Served over chewy Japanese buckwheat noodles, it provides a satisfying texture that holds the sauce beautifully. Garnished with fresh scallions, this recipe is an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a refreshing side dish for gatherings. It is vegan, vegetarian, and packed with flavor, making it a reliable favorite for home cooks seeking a simple yet sophisticated meal that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Carol Potter’S Noodles With Peanut Sauce
Description
This delightful noodle dish offers a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy flavors. The star is the rich peanut sauce, uniquely enhanced with brewed black Chinese tea for depth and a touch of chili oil for warmth. Served over chewy Japanese buckwheat noodles, it provides a satisfying texture that holds the sauce beautifully. Garnished with fresh scallions, this recipe is an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a refreshing side dish for gatherings. It is vegan, vegetarian, and packed with flavor, making it a reliable favorite for home cooks seeking a simple yet sophisticated meal that comes together in under 40 minutes.Ingredients
Directions
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Brew 5 tablespoons of black Chinese tea and let it cool slightly.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the buckwheat noodles according to package directions until tender.
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Drain the noodles well, rinse them with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside to cool.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine smooth peanut butter (or tahini) with the brewed tea and whisk until smooth.
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Add soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, granulated sugar, and minced garlic to the peanut mixture.
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Whisk all sauce ingredients together until fully combined and creamy.
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Add the cooled noodles to the sauce and toss thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated.
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Sprinkle with finely chopped scallions and serve at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 270.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.6g20%
- Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
- Cholesterol 42.0mg15%
- Sodium 1128.0mg47%
- Total Carbohydrate 32.6g11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 1.0g
- Protein 11.0g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
