Spicy Peanut-Ginger-Lime Soba Noodles

Try out this recipe that I came across recently.

Spicy Peanut-Ginger-Lime Soba Noodles
By Kathy Patalsky

Published 01/11/2018

Spicy Peanut-Ginger-Lime Soba Noodles
These spicy, peanutty noodles are super simple to whip up and are satisfying for a lunch or dinner bowl. Need more oomph? Try adding tofu cubes or spicy chickpeas.

Ingredients
3.1oz soba noodles (1 round of noodles)
Spicy Sauce:
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
pinch of lime zest
2 Tbsp tamari sauce (or soy sauce)
1 big knob of raw ginger, about 1 Tbsp - peeled + microplaned
1 tsp red pepper flakes (or red chili paste)
1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter, softened
3 tsp maple syrup (or agave, brown sugar or coconut sugar)
a few pinches of cayenne or black pepper - optional
1 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil) - optional

Fold in:
1 large handful baby spinach, finely chopped
garnish: slice of lime, chopped peanuts - optional

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add in the soba noodles. I like to break the noodles in half before boiling so
   they are easier to eat.
2. While the noodles boil, whisk together the sauce. Add all the ingredients to a mug or small bowl and whisk until
   smooth. It is important that the peanut butter is nice and oily and soft so that it whisks smoothly without clumps. If
   you peanut butter is hard or clumpy, you may want to warm in the microwave or even add a spoonful of oil to it to
   soften a bit.
3. Noodles should be fully cooked in 4-5 minutes. Drain water and bounce noodles around in a strainer to remove all
   excess water. If you like really dry soba noodles you can even squeeze them very gently with a few clean paper towels.
   (I usually skip this step, but you also don't want watery noodles being sauced to water down the flavors.)
4. Pour the noodles into a clean mixing bowl. Fold in the sauce. Start with 3 Tbsp sauce and add more as desired. Toss
   noodles well until coated.
5. Fold in the chopped spinach to gently wilt it.
6. Transfer noodles to serving bowls. Garnish with optional chopped peanuts and a slice of lime. Serve warm. Leftover
   can be covered and chilled in the fridge for up to two days. These noodles actually taste delicious served warm or
   chilled.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.
Cook time: 00 hrs. 05 mins.

Total time: 10 mins.

Nutrition
Calories: 400