Spicy Bangkok Street Noodles with Lime and Peanut Glaze

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Method

1. 01
   Soak the rice noodles in hot water for about 10 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. 02
   In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Set the glaze aside.
3. 03
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. 04
   Add the shredded carrots, red bell pepper, and half of the green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.
5. 05
   Add the drained rice noodles to the skillet, tossing them with the vegetables.
6. 06
   Pour the lime and peanut glaze over the noodle mixture, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes.
7. 07
   Remove from heat and toss in the bean sprouts and chopped cilantro.
8. 08
   Serve the noodles hot, garnished with the remaining green onions and chopped roasted peanuts.