Rainbow Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb thin noodles, such as linguine ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil ⓘ
- 5 carrots, peeled and grated ⓘ
- 2 cups bean sprouts, drained and rinsed ⓘ
- 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strings (about 1 cup)
- 2 cups sliced cooked chicken (cut into thin strips)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced scallion tops ⓘ
- Chinese Peanut Dressing
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger, thick slice, peeled and sliced in half ⓘ
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (to taste) ⓘ
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (to taste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce ⓘ
- 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar ⓘ
- 3 1/2 tablespoons chinese black vinegar or 3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook the noodles until just tender; rinse under cold water; drain, and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Arrange the noodles in a large serving bowl.
- Arrange the vegetables in concentric circles over the noodles and then pile the chicken in the center. Sprinkle the scallions on top.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, with the Chinese peanut dressing.
- For Chinese Peanut Dressing: In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, finely chop the ginger and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed and process until smooth. The dressing should be the consistency of heavy cream. If it is too thick, add more water or chicken broth; if too thin, add more peanut butter. Refrigerated, in a covered container, the dressing will keep for 2 to 3 weeks.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
701
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-protein
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Soy
Peanut
Sesame
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).