Peanut Noodles

One of my friends always emails me recipes that are easy to make. This recipe is super easy, simple, yet very flavorful. I am always a pad thai fan and the flavors & textures of this recipe is very close to that. The mango in the recipe adds extra freshness.

This recipe will serve 4 people
 

Ingredients:

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large mango, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large carrot, sliced into thin strips
• 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
• Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 3 cups cooked noodles of your choice (cooked according to package instructions and drained)

Ingredients for the Peanut Sauce:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp of soya sauce
• 1 tsp Sri racha sauce
• salt, to taste

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a microwave safe bowl and heat for a minute or two, stirring occasionally until the peanut butter softens and blends well with the water. 
2. Whisk to remove any lumps.
3. In a large bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, stir in the peanut sauce and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.