Liang Mian - Taiwanese Cold Peanut Noodles

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: almond butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and lower in calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar flavor.

chili oil

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides a milder heat with added flavor.

Cook hakka noodles according to package instructions until tender, then drain.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon chili oil; whisk until smooth.

Julienne cucumber and carrots into thin strips.

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and cool.

Combine the noodles, cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, and fried paneer in a large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss to coat evenly.

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