Asian Peanut Noodle Bowl (Printable)

Tender rice noodles with crisp vegetables coated in creamy peanut dressing. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 10 oz rice noodles or wheat noodles

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2.8 oz shredded red cabbage
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
07 - 0.5 cup bean sprouts

→ Peanut Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water

→ Toppings

16 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water until cooled. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic. Gradually add warm water while whisking until dressing reaches smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles with carrot, bell pepper, red cabbage, scallions, cilantro, and bean sprouts.
04 - Pour peanut dressing over noodle mixture. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Divide noodle bowl among serving plates. Top with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and additional cilantro as desired.
06 - Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy at room temperature or gently warmed according to preference.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • A vibrant and healthy meal ready in just 30 minutes.
  • Creamy peanut sauce perfectly balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes.
  • Flexible recipe that can be served cold or warm.
  • Easy to customize with your favorite proteins and seasonal vegetables.
02 -
  • Use tamari instead of regular soy sauce to ensure the dish is gluten-free.
  • Fine julienne cuts on the vegetables allow the dressing to coat every piece evenly.
  • If you have food allergies, always double-check product labels as this dish contains peanuts, soy, and sesame.
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