Recipe: Quick & Simple Thai Noodles

If you're looking for a hearty snack, a fast vegetarian lunch, or a quick light dinner with an Asian flair, this easy recipe hits the spot. You may have most of the ingredients already on hand, and it only takes a few minutes to put this exotic tasting dish together. If you want peanuts in it, but don't have any handy, try using crunchy peanut butter instead of the smooth kind.


Quick & Simple Thai Noodles
(Serves 2.)

Ingredients:

4 cups water
2 (3 oz) packages ramen noodles (without seasoning packets)
2 cups bagged coleslaw mix, or shredded cabbage
3 Tbsp peanut butter
4 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Tbsp chili sauce (or to taste)
peanuts, optional

Directions:

1.  Put water in a large saucepan and bring it to a boil.
2. Remove saucepan from the heat, add the ramen noodles, stir to break up, cover saucepan and set aside for 2 minutes.
3. Drain the ramen noodles into a colander placed in a bowl, reserving the liquid.  
4. Dump the drained ramen noodles into a big bowl and add 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the ramen noodles and toss well until the peanut butter melts.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired. Serve warm.