Somen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Finding meals that everyone in the family can enjoy is truly a miracle.

This dish is a hit every time and so I pass it along to you all.

Somen noodles are very thin, white, Japanese noodles. They can be found in the natural foods section of many grocery stores or in specialty stores. My family loves this dish served with a side of steamed broccoli and grilled chicken.

Somen Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Serves 4

2 quarts of water

8 ounces somen noodles

1/4 cup chunky organic peanut butter

1/4 cup warm water

2 tbsp. Shoyu or soy sauce

1 tbsp. brown rice vinegar

2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 scallions, trimmed and chopped

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the noodles, stir, and cook over medium heat until al dente, 3-5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander and cool under cold running water. In a mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter, water, shoyu or soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Blend in the garlic. Toss the noodles with the peanut dressing and either serve room temperature or chilled. Serve the noodles on a bed of lettuce and sprinkle with the green onions on top.