SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHOPPED PEANUTS AND THAI BASIL

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Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil image

Provided by Janet Fletcher

Categories     Ginger     Herb     Nut     Pasta     Soy     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Basil     Peanut     Summer     Noodle     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon (or more) hot chili oil*
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles or fresh angel hair pasta
12 green onions (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh Thai basil leaves
*Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Transfer to large bowl. Add next 6 ingredients; whisk to blend.
  • Place noodles in sieve over sink. Separate noodles with fingers and shake to remove excess starch. Cook in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain thoroughly and transfer to bowl with sauce. Add sliced green onions and toss to coat noodles. Let stand at room temperature until noodles have absorbed dressing, tossing occasionally, about 1 hour. Stir in peanuts and Thai basil; toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Audrey
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This is one of my favorite noodle recipes. I love the way the spicy sesame sauce coats the noodles and the peanuts and Thai basil add a great crunch and flavor.


Amanda Carlson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Daniel Lyimo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sesame sauce.


Liza Khatun
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. I added some cooked shrimp to the noodles and it was delicious.


Mareeyam Ahmed
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I didn't have Thai basil on hand, so I used regular basil instead. It still turned out great!


Kelebogile Ayanda
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I'm not a big fan of peanuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The noodles were still delicious without them.


Catto19 Catto19
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.


Samreen Zahra
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I've been looking for a good spicy sesame noodle recipe and this one is perfect. The sauce is flavorful and the noodles are cooked perfectly.


Jam Muhammad Ali
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Naweer Nour
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Martha Agent28
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I was looking for a new noodle recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Haliq Haliq
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this dish was just the right amount of spice for me. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


M naeem Rehmani
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect balance of spicy and sweet.


Nafiu Auzai
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This dish was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I'll definitely be making it again.


Joanna Diaz
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The sesame noodles were so flavorful and the peanuts and Thai basil added a great texture and flavor.


Christine Alicia Bush
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.


Smart Kid
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Loved the recipe! It turned out great!