Noodles with peanut butter and celery
4 servings
30 minutes
Noodles with peanut butter and celery is a vibrant combination of flavors from Chinese cuisine, blending the creamy texture of peanut butter with the spiciness of soy sauce and the freshness of celery. This dish draws from Eastern culinary traditions where nut sauces have long been used to enrich noodles. Ginger and garlic add a hint of spiciness, while brown sugar and lemon juice balance the flavor with light sweetness and acidity. The dish is served chilled, making it refreshing and perfect for a warm day. The noodles absorb the sauce while maintaining a tender texture, and the crunchy celery adds contrast. This versatile recipe can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and vegetables, revealing the depth of Asian flavors.
1
Place sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and chili garlic sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a measuring cup.
- Toasted sesame seeds: 0.3 glass
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
- Peanut butter: 70 g
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh ginger: 1.5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chili garlic sauce: 1 teaspoon
2
Boil the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Linguine: 250 g
3
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl, season with salt to taste. Add sliced celery, chopped celery leaves, some peanuts (to taste), and 1/2 cup of sauce. Mix well.
- Celery stalk: 2 pieces
- Celery leaves: 150 g
- Roasted peanuts: 0.3 glass
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
4
Serve with remaining peanuts (to taste) and whole or torn celery leaves.
- Roasted peanuts: 0.3 glass
- Celery leaves: 150 g
5
Drizzle with the remaining sauce to taste.
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
6
Serve the dish cooled to room temperature.