| Spicy Thai Noodles
1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons of sesame oil
12 drops hot chili oil, or more to taste
1 pound of thin spaghetti or other thin pasta
1/2 cup of olive oil
8 green onions, washed trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup of chopped cilantro
4 tablespoons of peanuts, chopped or whole |
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Whisk peanut butter, lemon juice and soy sauce until smooth. Blend in red pepper flakes, sesame oil and chili oil; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly; toss with olive oil. Let it come to room temperature, tossing frequently. Pour peanut mixture over the noodles; toss to coat. Add green onions and cilantro leaves; toss. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and peanuts. Makes 6-8 servings.
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