Description
A refreshing salad combining ramen noodles and edamame, dressed with a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 packets (3-ounce) instant ramen noodles
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 bunch green onions (divided)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Handful of coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 2–1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1–1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 12 cups water to a rolling boil and mix in the salt. Add the edamame and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ramen noodles to the boiling water during the last 2-1/2 minutes of the edamame’s cook time. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a glass liquid measuring cup and whisk until smooth.
- Thinly slice the green onions, setting aside some for garnishing. Finely chop the cilantro if using.
- In a large bowl, combine drained noodles, edamame, green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Pour the sauce on top and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and reserved green onions before serving.
Notes
- Cooking time for edamame may vary depending on the brand.
- Use the Sriracha to adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg