Kimchi Scallion Noodles

By polloazul

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup kimchi
• 2 packs instant ramen, flavor packets discarded
• 1 small handful of peanuts, chopped

Details

Adapted from appetiteforchina.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and water until smooth. Mix in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
Heat a small pan over low heat. Add the scallion whites and garlic and and gently cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant but before the garlic turns brown. Transfer the scallions and garlic to the peanut butter mixture. In the same pan, heat the kimchi on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just to warm it up (you can leave it in the pan until the ramen is done.)
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and cook the ramen according to package instructions. Drain, return the noodles to the pot, and toss with the peanut butter-scallion mixture and kimchi. Transfer everything to a serving dish, top with the chopped peanuts and scallion greens, and serve.