Honey Garlic Noodles with Toasted Peanuts
- Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup roasted peanuts
- 4 packages of ramen noodles, or 1 lb. long noodles of your choice
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 4 tablespoons honey, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 bunch of scallions, chopped, whites/green parts separated
- 8-ounce bag of snap peas or fresh broccoli (optional)
- 3 bell peppers, any color, diced
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS: chopped cilantro, basil, scallion greens, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Put the peanuts in a large, deep-ish skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of honey and allow the nuts to toast in the mixture, stirring occasionally. The soy/honey will thicken into a sticky (teriyaki-ish) sauce, coating the nuts; takes about 5 to 6 minutes. When it looks thick and the nuts appear golden, transfer to a bowl to cool (will continue to firm up, but will still have visible glossy/sauciness). Set aside for now.
- Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions (discard the flavor packets if using ramen), and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water just before draining.
- To make the sauce, in a bowl/measuring cup combine â…“ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, the garlic powder, peanut butter, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce. Stir.
- Rinse the pan, dry it, and put it back on the stove over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and when it’s hot, add the bell peppers, scallion whites, and snap peas. Season lightly with S&P if desired and cook until tender; about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the cooked noodles, along with the sauce and ½ cup of the reserved cooking liquid (you can add more as needed). TOSS! Taste and adjust as you like.
- Serve in bowls with some toasted peanuts on top, and some sesame seeds (if desired) and fresh cilantro and/or basil. I serve with extra soy sauce on the side for seasoning.Â