SHANGHAI COLD NOODLES WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

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This is a simple, quick, and healthy lunch recipe, especially during summer time. For vegetarians, switch the chicken strips with lettuce, extra firm tofu or finely chopped green onion, etc. Pour some peanut butter sauce on your choice. It can't go wrong!

Provided by SharonChen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch thin rice noodles or 2 ounces rice noodles
2 ounces chicken breasts
1/3 cup baby carrots, cut into strips
1/3 cup cucumber, cut into strips
sesame seeds
sriracha sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 ounce fresh ginger, minced

Steps:

  • For the sauce, add peanut butter and milk in a small bowl, press the peanut butter against the bowl by the back of a small spoon. Stir until smooth. Add vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and minced ginger. Stir and set aside. (Add more soy sauce if desire.).
  • In a saucepan, bring a quart water to a boil and add chicken breast to cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside to cool down. (While cooking the chicken, cut the vegetables. Spend time wisely.).
  • Follow the instructions on noodle package to cook noodles by using the chicken broth in the same saucepan. Normally cook in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove the cooked noodles from heat and rinse with cold water, then drain. Toss with 1 tsp sesame oil and set aside.
  • Gently tear the cooled chicken into strips by following the meat grid.
  • Place the noodles, vegetables, and chicken in a bowl or on a serving plate. Pour the peanut butter sauce on top and sprinkle some sesame seeds as topping. If you like spicy, squeeze some Sriracha sauce into it. Your lunch is ready!

Pehlaj Goel
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These noodles are a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. They're also a great make-ahead meal.


Sameer Ashraf
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I've never had cold noodles before but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Irfan Ch
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These noodles are so refreshing and flavorful. The peanut butter sauce is amazing.


Muhammad Banks
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying meal.


Admiral Presh
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These cold noodles are a great summer dish. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Mohammed Othman
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I made these noodles for lunch today and they were so refreshing and delicious. The peanut butter sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Narejo Shahb
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These noodles were delicious! The peanut butter sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sabrina McCARTNEY
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This was my first time making cold noodles and they turned out great! The sauce was easy to make and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arun Das
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I love this recipe! The peanut butter sauce is so flavorful and the noodles are perfectly cooked. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ANILA JOANITAR
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These cold noodles were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy peanut butter sauce and the refreshing cucumber and carrot ribbons. I'll definitely be making them again soon.


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