Noodles Peanut Sauce
Noodles Peanut Sauce.
Ingredients
Hakka (flat) noodles - 500 grams
Dark sesame oil – 2 Tbsp.
For Dressing:
Peanut butter – 6 Tbsp.
Water – 1/4 cup
Light soya sauce – 3 Tbsp.
Dark soy sauce – 6 Tbsp.
Sesame paste – 6 Tbsp.
Dark sesame oil – 1/2 cup
Sherry or any wine of your choice – 2 Tbsp.
White vinegar – 4 tsp.
Honey or sugar syrup – 1/4 cup
Garlic, chopped fine – 4 medium cloves
Finely chopped fresh ginger – 2 tsp.
Hot water – 1/2 cup
For Garnish
Carrot, peeled, julienned – 1
Medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and julienned – 1/2
Roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped – 1/2 cup
Green onions, thinly sliced – 2
Method
1.Boil water over medium heat in a pot and add noodles to it
2.Cook the noodles they turn tender but firm.
3.Remove from heat, drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold.
4.Coat the noodles with (2 Tbsp) dark sesame oil by tossing the noodles in oil to avoid sticking.
For dressing
1.Grind all ingredients for dressing except hot water to form smooth paste.
2.Bring it to the consistency of whipping cream, adding a little hot water.
For garnish
1.Soak the carrot julienne in ice water for 30 minutes.
2.Toss the noodles with sauce.
3.Garnish with cucumber, peanuts, green onion, and carrot. Serve at room temperature
