Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles with Veges

Instructions

1.    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water. 

2.     Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine the peanut sauce ingredients, adding the non dairy milk last a spoonful at a time until you reach a thickness you like, and process until smooth. 

3.     Pour the sauce in a small saucepan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to warm. 

4.    To serve, toss the sauce and noodles with the carrots and seeds (if using) over the top. Sprinkle with the cilantro and peanuts to serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked soba noodles

Sauce:

  • 3-4 Tbsp peanut butter, softened

  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup

  • 2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp tamari

  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • ½ tsp grated peeled fresh ginger

  • Few pinches of cayenne

  • ¼ to ½ cup plain non dairy milk or water 

    Veges:

  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots

  • 2 tsp hemp or sesame seeds (optional)

  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tsp crushed peanuts

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