PAD THAI

INGREDIENTS:

1lb(450g) spaghetti or Chinese rice noodles
2tbsp peanut oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, plus more for garnish
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1tsp Asian chili paste (optional)
2tbsp brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
2 to 3 tbsp soy sauce
2tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
6 to 10 tbsp hot water
3tbsp toasted sesame oil
1tbsp sesame seeds
Cucumber slices
Fresh cilantro or mint leaves

PREPARATION:


Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain it well.

Meanwhile, in a wok or small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the peanut oil.

Add the green onions, ginger, garlic and, if desired, chili paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add the brown sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar if desired and 6 tbsp hot water.

Stir until the sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat.

If necessary, you can add additional hot water, 1tbsp at a time, to achieve desired consistency.

Return the noodles to the pot, add the sesame oil and toss to coat.

Add peanut sauce to taste and toss again to coat.

Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with additional green onions, sesame seeds, cucumber and cilantro or mint.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

YUMMY!

Thanks Erica for the recipe!

xoxo RitzyNina