Fideos fáciles con cacahuete

Ingredientes

• Ingredients for the peanut sauce.
• 1/2 a cup of peanut butter(crunchy or smooth, this will give you extra peanut sauce to use as needed).
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 3 cloves of garlic minced(substitute with 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon of minced ginger(substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder)
• 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of sugar/honey depending on how much sweetness to add.
• 1 tablespoon of red chilli flakes
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar(substitute with any mild white vinegar).
• 300 g of fettuccine pasta or thick noodles that can absorb the flavors.
• Salt to season
• Crushed peanuts(optional)
• Chopped green scallions(optional)

Preparación

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   Add peanut butter, soy sauce, minced ginger and...: Add peanut butter, soy sauce, minced ginger and garlic(substitute with ginger and garlic powder), sesame oil, sugar or honey, red chilli flakes, and white vinegar into a bowl.

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   Stir until you have a smooth paste. taste...: Stir until you have a smooth paste. taste and make necessary adjustments with salt, spiciness, extra peanut butter, etc.

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   Add the sauce to a large frying pan...: Add the sauce to a large frying pan or wok that can accommodate the noodles/pasta.

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   Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, just...: Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, just until slightly thickened.

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   Cook the noodles or Pasta as per the...: Cook the noodles or Pasta as per the instructions on the package.

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   Drain and set aside. Avoid leaving the drained...: Drain and set aside. Avoid leaving the drained noodles for long as they will take on a dry texture.

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   Add the cooked noodles/pasta.

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   Toss with the peanut sauce until well coated.

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   Make sure to do this for at least...: Make sure to do this for at least 2 minutes.

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    Do a final taste test and make the...: Do a final taste test and make the necessary adjustments.

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    Add your favourite chicken or beef stir-fry on...: Add your favourite chicken or beef stir-fry on top(I’ve given a few ideas above).

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    Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped scallions and...: Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped scallions and serve while slightly warm.