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Asian Noodles with Ginger-Cilantro Sauce

3.8

(30)

Add chicken or pork to turn this side dish into a satisfying main course. Chopped roasted peanuts are a nice garnish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 12-ounce package fresh oriental-style water noodles or linguine
3 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 small jalapeño chili, seeded
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons (or more) canned chicken broth

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain noodles. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.

    Step 2

    With processor running, drop ginger and chili through feed tube and mince. Add cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, 3 tablespoons broth and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Process until mixture is almost smooth, adding more broth if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add sauce to noodles and toss.

TagsPastaLinguineNoodlePasta & NoodlesAsianGingerHerbs & SpicesJalapeñoChileVegetablePeanut ButterCilantroMainSideDinnerDairy FreeQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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