PEANUT BUTTER! ♡

kshama2001 wrote: »

My bedtime snack this time of year is PB, apple, and cheese.

I also like PB in chocolate yogurt.

I used to have PB banana smoothies every day for breakfast but alas my veggie smoothie keeps me fuller longer for less calories.

Here's a savory recipe:

Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles

Source: Joy of Cooking with simplifications
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 C peanut butter

• 1/4 C rice vinegar (If using cider vinegar decrease to 2 T. Do not use white or red vinegar.)

• 2 T soy sauce

• 1 garlic clove, chopped

• 1 or more jalapeño or other chili peppers, chopped, seeded for less spicy

• 1 1/2 T sugar or honey

• 1 t salt

• 1/4 C sesame oil

• 1/2 C freshly brewed black tea

• 1 pound Chinese egg noodles or spaghetti (I probably decrease this to 8-12 oz)

• 2 t toasted sesame oil

• 4 C shredded cooked chicken

• cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips

• cilantro

• peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions:

1. Combine first 9 ingredients (through the black tea) in a food processor and blend thoroughly. The sauce can be covered and refrigerated for a week. Allow to return to room temperature and stir well before using.

2. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling unsalted water until soft. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until cool.

3. Toss the noodles thoroughly with toasted sesame oil.

4. Place in a serving dish and add chicken, if using. Top with the sauce and stir together gently.

5. Garnish with cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts.