Satay Noodles Recipes

SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• To make the sauce, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce and chilli flakes along with 200ml cold water in a bowl. Whisk in the lime juice to form a smooth paste, adding an extra splash of water to loosen the mixture if needed.
• For the noodles, heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. When the oil is hot, throw in the vegetables and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Separate the soft noodles and add them to the wok. Pour in the peanut sauce and stir-fry for another minute. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds, coriander, chilli and peanuts. Recipe from Katy Beskow's book 15 Minute Vegan (£8, https://www.amazon.co.uk/15-Minute-Vegan-Katy-Beskow/dp/1849499632 >Amazon).

CHICKEN SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave peanut butter on high for 30 seconds or until melted. Whisk, in the water, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, pepper sauce and garlic. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly., Drain spaghetti and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Pour dressing over pasta; toss to coat. Add the spinach, chicken, carrots, onions and peanuts. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

THAI SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the peanut butter, chilli sauce, coconut milk, vegetable stock and soy sauce to make a smooth sauce. (this can be kept in a container for up to 3 days)
• Heat the oil in a wok and stir fry the broccoli, red pepper, baby corn and ginger for 3 minutes Add the mange tout and garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes Pour over the satay sauce and bring to the boil.
• Drain the noodles or remove from pack and add to the wok. Stir fry over a high heat for a couple of minutes.
• Serve with the basil leaves and peanuts sprinkled over.

BEEF SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• Put the noodles in a bowl; cover with warm water and soak at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the beef and mix with a spoon to combine.
• Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the broccoli slaw and cook, stirring, until it starts wilting, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to a medium bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet, then add the beef mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, gently stir the noodles to separate. Reserve 1/2 cup soaking water, then drain the noodles. Return the vegetables to the skillet with the beef and stir to combine. Add the noodles, the reserved soaking water and the Sriracha. Cook, gently tossing, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Top each serving with the cilantro; serve with lime wedges and more Sriracha.

SATAY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, peanut butter, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and keep warm.

SATAY NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Mix together the soy, peanut butter, lime zest and juice, then set aside. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat, add ½ the spring onions, ½ the chilli, the garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 mins.
• Pour in 450ml water, bring to the boil, then crumble in the coconut. Stir to dissolve, then spoon in the peanut butter mixture. Mix well, drop in the noodles and ½ the carrot ribbons, and cook for 5 mins. Season to taste, spoon into a bowl and top with the remaining spring onion, chilli and carrot ribbons. Drizzle over extra sesame oil or soy.