PEANUT SPICY NOODLES IN SAUCE

Mildly spicy cold noodles

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

2 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced
3 Tbsp fresh coriander, minced
½ cup peanut butter
5 oz light soy sauce
5 Tbsp sugar
½–3 tsp rice wine
1–2 Tbsp hot bean paste
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 lb lo mein noodles (other noodles will do, such as ramen noodles or even spagetti).

PROCEDURE

(1) Cook the lo mein according to directions. Let cool.
(2) Mix the rest of the ingredients. Peanut butter doesn't mix very well, so for a few minutes you'll think you've made a mistake. Don't worry, just keep stirring until it's smooth.
(3) Add the sauce to the noodles.

NOTES

Hot bean sauce also goes by the name Szechuan bean sauce etc. This is the main “spicy” ingredient and should be handled with care. Vary this ingredient to taste. This recipe is probably very good without it. It's also quite good served when the noodles are still hot.

RATING

Difficulty: easy. Time: 10 minutes preparation, 5 minutes cooking. Precision: no need to measure.