Recipe

Chilled Spicy Peanut Noodles Cheaper and Better Than Takeout

By Lucy Todhunter at University of California — Santa Barbara

Who doesn't love some spicy peanut-y Thai food? Unfortunately it's often pretty hard to come by on a college campus. And if the dining hall serves it, it's probably a little sketchy. So we've found a super easy recipe to enjoy this flavorful dish in your dorm room!

Chilled Peanut Noodles

  • Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 package spinach noodles
  • 1 can coconut milk light or regular
  • 3-4 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar

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Step 1

Boil water and cook your noodles accordingly. Chill for about 20 minutes.

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Step 2

For the sauce, mix in coconut milk, red curry paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, and vinegar.

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Step 3

Chop up some scallions.

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Step 4

Add the sauce and garnish your creation. Get as fancy as you'd like.

Step 5

Enjoy!

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