Peanut Butter Udon Noodles

Ingredients

Noodles & Garnish

• 250g udon noodles
• 3 tbsp peanuts
• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Sauce

• 1 tbsp chili oil
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 20g (1 tbsp) maple syrup
• 32g (2 tbsp) peanut butter
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles.

2. Heat a dry frying pan over medium heat. Add the peanuts and sesame seeds and toast for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle, coarsely crush, and set aside.

3. Cook the udon noodles for half the time stated on the package — they will finish cooking in the sauce. Drain and set aside.

4. Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the chili oil and garlic and cook for about 45 seconds until fragrant. Add all remaining sauce ingredients and stir well to combine.

5. Add the drained noodles and scallions. Increase heat to medium and toss continuously for a couple of minutes until the noodles are cooked through and well coated in the sauce.

6. Plate and top with the crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.