Spicy Noodles with Peanut Butter and Kimchi

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These Spicy Noodles with Peanut Butter and Kimchi from Food52 are nothing short of life altering because they are delicious and made with only the three title ingredients. You get the full flavor of sesame noodles with pantry staples and absolute minimal effort. I may never make another Asian noodle.

Short and sweet (just like this recipe) without further ado, I present to you the easiest version of sesame noodles with which you just may fall in love. And if you are looking for other kimchi recipes to finish up your jar, check out Kimchi Quesadillas and Shrimp Burgers with Kimchi. Enjoy!

Spicy Noodles with Peanut Butter and Kimchi
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Spicy Noodles with Peanut Butter and Kimchi

Ingredients

  • 1 lb long noodles, ie spaghetti or linguine
  • 2/3 c peanut butter
  • 2 c chopped kimchi, divided, brine reserved

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles in salted boiling water until they’re al dente.
  • While those are in the works, combine the peanut butter and 1 cup kimchi in a food processor, and blend until combined. Add 6 tablespoons of liquid—either a combo of kimchi brine and water (I like half and half), or all kimchi brine, or all water, depending on how much spice and acidity you’re looking for. Blend again, scraping down as needed, until smooth-ish. Taste and add salt if needed, then transfer to a big heatproof bowl. 
  • When the noodles are done, drain them into a colander in the sink and rinse very well with cold water. Shake a couple times, then add the cold noodles to the sauce. Toss until coated, then add more kimchi brine or water, if needed, to get the sauce to the consistency you want.
  • These are best as soon as they’re tossed, but they also hold well at room temperature for a couple hours. Or refrigerate for later. (Just keep in mind that the sauce will thicken further in the fridge—you can thin with kimchi brine or water as needed.) Whenever you serve, pile the remaining 1 cup kimchi on top of the noodles in the serving bowl or divided on top of individual portions.
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