RICE NOODLES WITH GARLICKY CASHEW SAUCE

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This dish is loosely based on an Indo-Chinese garlic noodle dish. Here, a combination of Italian and Chinese condiments like cashews, Parmesan, soy sauce and anchovies create a creamy, umami-rich garlic sauce. This recipe uses rice noodles, but you could use egg noodles, ramen or any type of noodle. Since Parmesan, anchovies and soy sauce tend to fall on the saltier side, taste as you go and season the sauce accordingly. Feel free to reduce the amount of garlic, as it leans toward the generous side. These noodles are best eaten warm as soon as they're mixed with the sauce.

Provided by Nik Sharma

Categories     weeknight, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup raw cashews
8 ounces stir-fry rice noodles
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus more for finishing, if desired
1/4 packed cup grated Parmesan
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon black pepper
Fine sea salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak the cashews in 2 cups of boiling water for 15 minutes.
  • Start the noodles: As cashews soak, prepare the noodles according to package directions. Reserve 3/4 cup of the hot cooking water and drain the noodles, then transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl. Toss them with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent them from sticking.
  • Drain the cashews and discard the soaking water. Transfer the cashews to a blender. Add the Parmesan, garlic, soy sauce, anchovy paste and black pepper. With the blender on high speed, add 1/4 cup of the reserved hot cooking water, then add 2 tablespoons at a time until the mixture emulsifies. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add the sauce to the noodles and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 serving bowls. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil, if using. Serve immediately.

Trizah Khasandi
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish! The flavors were great and it was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


M.A Mubin Somoy
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think next time I'll use less oil.


Roma Stan 15
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I loved the texture of the rice noodles in this dish. They were cooked perfectly and had a great chew to them.


Mhd Radhi
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less soy sauce.


Arbab Asim
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The garlicky cashew sauce was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the rice noodles.


susma katwal
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think next time I'll use less sugar.


Perfect King
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I loved the way the cashew sauce coated the rice noodles. It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Faizan King
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think next time I'll use a store-bought cashew sauce.


R≈´dolfs Stankus
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cashew sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Almas Khan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more spices or herbs.


Titus Daniel
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Love Okoye
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili pepper. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.


Abu Siddik
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The garlicky cashew sauce was amazing! I used it on chicken and vegetables, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this sauce again.


Michelle Andrews
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought cashew sauce, which saved me some time. I also added some chicken to the sauce, which made it even more filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Stanley Friday
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I'm not a big fan of rice noodles, but this dish changed my mind. The sauce was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it. I will definitely be making this again, and I'll be sure to use rice noodles next time.


4ArMs GuNa
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The garlicky cashew sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the rice noodles were cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, such as broccoli and carrots, and it turned out even better. Will defini