Vegan Peanut Sesame Noodles
Ingredients
- 180g dry rice noodles or other noodles
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced into strips
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers, sliced into strips
- 1/2 medium carrot, sliced into strips
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Chopped spring onions, for topping
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Sauce
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2.5 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- 4 tbsp soy sauce, or to taste
- 1 tsp sriracha, optional
Cornstarch slurry
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp room temperature water
Preparation
Pour boiling hot water over the noodles and carefully break apart. Leave to sit for a few minutes until pliable and half-cooked, then drain the water.
Mix all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry in a bowl until smooth. Adjust flavors based on desired taste and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the 2 tbsp sesame oil or other oil and sauté the onions, bell peppers, and other veggies.
Add in the tofu and other veggies you're using and sauté until tender.
Add in the noodles and pour in the sauce while mixing the noodles.
Cook for another 3-5 minutes on medium to high heat, then pour in the cornstarch slurry and mix well until the sauce has thickened and is absorbed by the noodles.
Turn off heat and top with sesame seeds and spring onions, if using. Enjoy while hot.
Tips
Veggies can be substituted with what you have available.
Adjust sauce flavors and spice level to taste for best results.
Sesame oil is highly recommended for optimal flavor, but other oils can be used.
