Rice stick noodles are white and translucent and have a very delicate flavor and texture, making them perfect for soaking up whatever flavors they're mixed with. Look for them in the Asian-foods section of the supermarket.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 minutemin
Total Time16 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients
8ozrice stick noodles
1/2cupcreamy peanut butter
2Tsoy sauce
1tgrated gingerroot
1/2tcrushed red pepper
1/2cupvegetable broth
1cupshredded carrots1 1/2 medium
1small red bell peppercut into 1/4-inch strips
2medium green onionssliced (2 T)
2Tchopped fresh cilantro if desired
Instructions
In 3-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling. Break noodles in half and pull aprt slightly; drop into boiling water. Cook uncovered 1 minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
In a small bowl, beat peanut butter, soy sauce, gingerroot and crushed red pepper with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually beat in broth.
Place noodles in large bowl. Add peanut butter mixture, carrots, bell pepper and onions; toss. Sprinkle with cilantro.