Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the right ingredients is half the fun! Here’s what you’ll need:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha, adjust to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Lime wedges for serving
If you’re missing an ingredient or two, don’t sweat it. Swap out rice noodles for your favorite pasta, or use almond butter if you’re out of peanut butter. The kitchen is your playground!
Instructions
Ready to create some magic in your kitchen? Follow these steps:
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and toss them in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Fold in the bell pepper slices, shredded carrots, and half of the cilantro.
- Transfer the noodles to serving bowls and garnish with remaining cilantro and chopped peanuts.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
Remember, the key is to taste as you go and adjust the flavors to your liking. Cooking is all about experimenting and finding what brings you joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Spicy Peanut Noodle Salad Bowl, recipe, cooking, food
