Monday 1 December 2008

For Todd

Peanut butter noodles

This recipe was taught to me by Neil when we were still at university. It was the favorite of me and my roommate, and is the simplest meal I've ever made.

Ingredients:
  • noodles (we usually use egg noodles or spaghetti)
  • bell peppers/capsicums, sliced
  • onion (spring onions are best or use slices of red onion or shallot)
  • chicken, cubed (optional)
  • cashews or other nut, chopped coarsely (optional)
for the sauce:
  • peanut butter (use cruchy for added texture)
  • rice or white wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • honey
  • soy sauce
Method:
This is the tricky part to describe. Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the packet and stir fry the bell peppers, onions, nuts and chicken as you like. For the peanut sauce mix about a table spoon of peanut butter, honey and vinegar with 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame oil and soy sauce. The sauce is not an exact science and should be tasted to determine if more of any ingredient is needed. Add the sauce, noodles and stir fry together then eat. It's even better cold after a night or day of marinating together. To be fancy save some slices of spring onion for sprinkling on top as a garnish before serving.

Enjoy!

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