Noodles with Peppers in Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- 3/4 package rice noodles or other, cooked, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups diced eggplant
- 2 bell peppers chopped in bite-sized chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Sauce (whisk together)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 T rice vinegar
- 3 T coconut milk (can sub water)
- 2 T water
- 1 T maple syrup
- 2 to 3 tsp sambal or chili garlic sauce or sriracha (spicy)
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, roughly chopped roasted peanuts and chili flakes
Preparation
In large pan, add bit of oil and eggplant
Season with salt and pepper
Saute until eggplant is beginning to caramelize, around 5 to 7 min, stirring often and cook partially covered
Add bell peppers and cook another 3 to 5 min until crisp tender
Add garlic, cook another minute
Add noodles and sauce
Stir to combine
Top with garnishes