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Spicy Satay Knife Cut Noodles

These spicy, nutty, & chewy peanut knife-cut noodles are addictive, filling and make for the perfect 10-minute meal anytime of the day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Keyword: noodles, peanut butter
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 cakes dried knife cut noodles
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped spring onions
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened smooth peanut butter
  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp coconut cream or full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or gula melaka syrup
  • squeeze lime juice
  • 1/2-1 cup noodle water

Garnish

  • 4 tsp chili oil
  • 2 tbsp chopped spring onions
  • 2 tbsp crushed peanuts

Instructions

  • Boil noodles according to package instructions, drain and save the excess water. Rinse noodles in cold water to ensure the noodles don't stick to one another while you're preparing the sauce.
  • Add gochugaru, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder and spring onions. to a heat proof bowl.
  • Heat sesame oil until hot (make sure it doesn't burn!). You can heat the oil on medium flame for about 2-3 minutes. Add it to mixture and let it sizzle.
  • Add peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, coconut cream, gula melaka and add hot noodle water. Whisk to give it a good mix. Add a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Add the noodles to the sauce, and toss to combine. Heat up if necessary.
  • Garnish with chili oil, spring onions and crushed peanuts. Enjoy!