Spicy Peanut Noodles

By akakeno

Chinese noodles with peanut butter

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti
• 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 3 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. sugar
• 6 Tbs. soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsps. crushed red pepper
• One 2-inch piece ginger; coarsely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove
• 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• lime wedges for serving

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook spaghetti until tender in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well.
2. In blender, puree the peanut butter with 6 Tbs. of the vinegar, 3 Tbs. of the sugar, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, red pepper, ginger and garlic. Transfer 1/2 cup of the peanut dressing to bowl and toss with the noodles.
3. In another bowl, toss celery with the cilantro and remaining 2 Tbs. vinegar and 1 tsp. sugar.
4. Transfer noodles to bowls and drizzle with the remaining peanut dressing. Top with the celery and serve with lime wedges.
Make ahead: The peanut dressing can be refrigerated for 2 days.