Description
Chili Crisp Peanut Noodles with Crispy Halloumi
Get ready for a deliciously unique twist on classic peanut noodles! Inspired by Thai flavors, this dish features a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, vibrant veggies, and crispy halloumi cheese. Halloumi, a Greek grilling cheese, adds a chewy, savory bite, making this noodle bowl extra special. Perfect for summer evenings when you crave something light yet satisfying, these noodles are full of spice, sweetness, and a crunch from fresh herbs, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
8 oz rice noodles or long pasta
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup tamari/soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 carrots, shredded
2 bell peppers, sliced
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp sesame oil
8 oz halloumi, cubed
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup basil, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 tbsp peanuts
2 tbsp lime juice
Directions:
1. Boil noodles as per package. Add to a bowl with carrots and peppers.
2. Blend peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, curry paste, ginger, and water. 3. Toss with noodles.
4. Cook halloumi in sesame oil until golden. Set aside.
5. Crisp garlic in remaining sesame oil, add halloumi, herbs, peanuts, and lime juice.
6. Serve noodles topped with halloumi.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Kcal: 496 per serving
