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taiwanese cold noodles with peanut butter and sesame on kitchen counter top with chopsticks
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Liang Mian (Cold Noodles)

This Peanut Butter Rice Noodle Salad is a quick, healthy and flavour-packed vegan meal that's ready in just 15 minutes. Made with rice noodles, a creamy peanut butter sauce, crunchy cucumber, sesame seeds and fresh chives, it's perfect for meal prep, easy lunches or a light dinner. Naturally dairy-free and easily made gluten-free using tamari, this delicious noodle salad is packed with plant-based ingredients and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, taiwanese
Keyword: cold noodles, easy, easy recipe, gluten-free, no cook, noodles, peanut butter rice noodles, plant-based, quick lunch, simple, vegan
Servings: 4 people
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Author: Reena Sharma

Ingredients

  • * 300g dried rice noodles
  • * 8 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • * 6 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • * 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • * 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • * 300g cucumber shredded
  • * 4 tbsp sesame seeds
  • * 6-8 chives or 4 spring onions finely sliced
  • * 2 tbsp chilli flakes optional

Instructions

  • Cook the rice noodles according to the packet instructions until tender. Drain well and set aside. If serving cold, rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), maple syrup and apple cider vinegar until smooth and creamy. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water to loosen the sauce.
  • Add the cooked rice noodles and shredded cucumber to the bowl. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated in the peanut sauce.
  • Divide between four bowls and garnish with the sesame seeds, sliced chives (or spring onions) and chilli flakes, if using.
  • Serve immediately while warm or refrigerate and enjoy cold.

Notes

* Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
* Add a splash of warm water to thin the sauce if using a thick peanut butter.
* This recipe can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it ideal for lunchboxes and meal prep.
* Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
* For extra protein, add baked tofu, edamame beans or tempeh.