Chili Oil Peanut Noodles by Carleigh Bodrug

Ingredients

• 200g (7 oz) ramen or wheat noodles
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili oil with flakes
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp hot pasta water

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of water and cook noodles according to package instructions until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a medium bowl until smooth.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water to the sauce mixture and whisk until creamy and emulsified.
4. Drain the cooked noodles and transfer them directly into the bowl with the peanut sauce
5. Toss the noodles thoroughly until evenly coated with the sauce, adding a splash more water if needed for consistency.