Deliciously Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles Recipe!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a richer flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Soak soba noodles in hot water for 5 minutes.

Strain the noodles and run cold water through them to prevent sticking.

In a saucepan, add water and peanut butter to melt together.

Add sambal Olek for spice, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, and sesame oil to the saucepan.

Add honey to balance the saltiness of the soy sauce and warm the sauce to melt it without bubbling.

Taste the sauce and adjust consistency with more water if needed.

Finely slice red cabbage, red pepper, and cucumber into matchsticks.

Boil the soaked noodles for about 1 minute to cook through without overcooking.

Run the cooked noodles under cold water to stop cooking and prevent stickiness.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil to the cooled noodles to keep them separate.

Combine the noodles with the sauce, starting with 1/2 of the sauce and mixing until coated.

Plate the noodles and top with finely chopped red cabbage, red pepper, and matchstick cucumber.

Add peanuts on top for garnish and mix everything together before serving.

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