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Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles

homemade spicy peanut udon noodles topped with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts on a plate
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) package fresh udon noodles
  • ½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek or garlic chili paste
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar, (optional)
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 green onions finely chopped, plus more for serving
  • ½ cup vegetable stock chicken stock or water
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for serving
  • Crushed peanuts, for serving

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the noodles and green beans and cook for 3 minutes, or until the green beans are bright green and noodles float. Drain.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, sambal oelek, brown sugar, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, and stock. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the noodles and green beans and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Add the green onions and cilantro and stir to combine.

  3. Transfer noodles to a large platter and top with green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts to serve.