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!

hussain rana
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the textures are perfect.


Mr sipat Miya
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Andrew Yahaya
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out creamy. It was more like a thick paste.


cristal costello
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Gjore Ilir
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I didn't have any wontons, so I used crushed peanuts instead. It was still delicious!


Santa Buchanan
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The noodles were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Keggan Anderson
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mrgood gh
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I'm not a fan of peanut butter, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked.


Calvein Matai
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful.


sopner badhon
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The noodles were delicious, and the sauce was amazing.


guccivai Vai
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful.


FAHEEM jafar chitral khan jafar
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


nasir hameed85
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These noodles were so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of the peanut butter sauce, the crunchy vegetables, and the crispy wontons.


Patrick “Hung low!!!” Rocha
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I'm not usually a fan of peanut butter sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the noodles.


Nikki Lawrence
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Havea Halai
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Captain Little
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These noodles were delicious! The peanut butter sauce was rich and creamy, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I really enjoyed the addition of the crunchy vegetables.


Sanwal Malik
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so addictive, and the noodles are the perfect vehicle for it. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jonaki
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These Shanghai Cold Noodles were a hit! The peanut butter sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the crispy wontons and the fresh vegetables.


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