Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad

Show: East Meets West With Ming TsaiEpisode: Cooking Creatively Out Of Your Basic Pantry

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Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

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Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup rice or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarse ground coriander
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound spaghetti, cooked and refreshed
1 English cucumber, halved and 1/8-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted (salted) peanuts for garnish

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, vinegar, chile, sugar, Dijon, coriander and soy until smooth. Whisk in the canola oil and check for seasoning. In a large bowl, toss dressing with the pasta, cucumbers, bell pepper and scallions. Check for seasoning.

PLATING: Serve in large serving bowl. Garnish with peanuts.

BEVERAGE: Sparkling water with fresh lime and lemon.

Wine suggestion: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 1999

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recipe Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad
jannice raleigh, NC 01-22-2010
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One of our favorites!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes - so easy and can be made ahead of time for a dinner party or potluck. We prefer... making it with whole-wheat spaghetti (the nutty taste and rustic texture work really well with this salad) and we substitute chicken broth or even just water for the 1/2 cup of canola oil. These changes not only make the salad healthier, but we actually prefer the taste! For the folks who are having a problem with the noodles being dry the next day, try stirring in a little hot water right before serving - it should help reconstitute the sauce. We also undercook the pasta a little so it does not get too soft and soggy in the sauce. Read more
recipe Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad
Mayura Glen Ellyn, IL 11-08-2009
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Better than eating out!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I got rave reviews from my picky 9yr old son...tasted better than some I've had when eating out! Very rich, so probably... won't make my dinner "rotation" - but very delicious.Read more
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tracy na, NY 01-07-2009
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Blah
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This is a easy recipe but not so good in taste. I really should have cut the recipe in 1/2 as it does make ALOT. And if you... don't care for it nothing is worse then wasting food. I don't think there is any alternatives to make this recipe any better, but I do agree with another reviewer... it is best fresh. Read more
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Deana Philadelphia, PA 11-24-2008
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Not Great
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I definitely agree with another review about natural peanut butter- a must. I also added a pre-made spiced oil that I had on... hand b.c I felt that the flavor of the sauce was bland. I added fresh grated ginger which cooled the spices. I also tossed the pasta with some frozen stir fry vegetables that I cooked in the microwave- nice touch. Overall, I didn't love it and probably won't make again any time soon, if at all. Read more
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Anonymous 05-01-2008
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Favorite & Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this 3 times for potlucks and each time I have had multiple requests for the recipe. I use a low-fat creamy... peanut butter and make the dressing a day in advance to let the flavors blend together. I also use a noodle that is one size bigger than spaghetti. For the vegetables, I use baby (Persian) cucumbers, multi-color mini peppers and shredded carrots. The day I serve it, I toss all ingredients together about 4 hours before serving. Beware: this serves well overer 4-6 people.Read more
recipe Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad
Grace Raleigh, NC 05-04-2007
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Easy and Yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Pretty easy and fool-proof, be careful though, it makes a TON!