Thai Peanut Noodles

Thai Peanut Noodles

You can vary the level of spiciness to your liking I dumb it down for Brayyden - and spice it up for just me -

Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

2 T oil sesame oil

8 oz soba noodles (you could also use udon or rice noodles if you have a preference)
8 scallions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 T minced fresh ginger root
12 oz of.....you can use whatever you like: chicken, tofu, beef, pork
2 cups veggies, julienned (I used cabbage, peppers and carrots 1 cup broth (homemade if you have it)
2 T smooth or creamy peanut butter
1 t Sriracha (or other hot sauce)
2 T fish sauce
2 T soy
juice of 2 limes
chopped fresh herbs: mint, basil and cilantro

Follow the directions on the noodles package to cook the noodles.

heat up the oil

In a skillet, add the scallions, garlic and ginger root. Saute for 1-2 minutes, till fragrant. Add the meat and saute till almost cooked through.

Meanwhile, combine the broth, peanut butter, Sriracha, fish sauce, soy, and lime juice. Add this to the skillet and continue cooking till the sauce is heated. Next, add the veggies. Cook until the veggies are tender and crisp, but not soggy.

Drain the noodles and add them to the skillet. Heat the entire dish then serve with fresh herbs on top.