Udon Noodles with Peanut Sauce

I've never been a fan of peanut sauce in Asian cooking, but I tried this one and loved it! Udon Noodles are a thick noodle used in Japanese cooking. They are unique and I highly recommend them for this dish. HOWEVER, if you can't find them with the Asian foods at your local grocery store (I had to get mine at Whole Foods Market), spaghetti or fettuccine noodles would be a suitable substitute. Also, if you go easy on the hot chili sauce or completely omit it, this is a great dish for kids. Serve it along side some teriyaki chicken or pork loin.

Udon Noodles with Peanut Sauce



Ingredients:

1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup peanut butter (chunky if you have it)
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp. Sriracha or other hot chili sauce (optional)
3 cloves minced garlic
10 ounces Udon noodles
Garnish:
1/4 cup chopped green onions (green end)
1/4 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Add noodles and cook until tender, then drain.

Meanwhile, prepare sauce by simply combining chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, hot chili sauce, and garlic in a pan (large enough that the noodles will fit once they are done). Cook over medium heat until peanut butter melts and is heated through. Add noodles and toss to coat. Plate, then garnish with green onions, peanuts, and cilantro.