Kung Pao Noodles
Spicy kung pao noodles are a cinch to whip up in just 20 minutes with the best sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Easily add chicken, shrimp, or beef to amp this side up up to a full meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti, fettuccine, or linguine noodles
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons chili paste (found in the Asian section of most grocery stores)
- ⅓ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package's instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili paste and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl whisk together cold water and corn starch. Stir into skillet and bring back to a boil, then reduce to medium low heat.
- Stir noodles, peanuts, and green onions into the sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add an extra tablespoon of chili paste to kick up the spice level.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1623mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
