Spicy Thai Noodles

This was another find on pinterest.  I made this and even made the less spicy version and about burned up my kids chapped lips!  It has great flavor, but was very spicy.  I am planning on  adjusting the red pepper.  The noodles were way less spicy the next day and my kids even said they were better.  The first night I made them they didn't want to stop eating them, but their little mouths were on fire!  So try with my adjustments and see what you think.

Spicy Thai Noodles

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• 1 box linguine or angel hair pasta
• 1-2 tbsp crushed red pepper (even 1 tbsp was too spicy, going to try 1/2 tbsp)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sesame oil
• 6 tbsp honey
• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• any additional add ins you like, chicken, peas, sprouts, peanuts, green onions, etc.

Boil Noodles and drain.

Have all your add ins you want ready to go!

Heat the vegetable and sesame oils and crushed red pepper over medium heat in a small pan.  Heat til very warm and then strain the red peppers out and reserve the oil.

Add to the oil the honey and soy sauce.  Whisk together.  Toss mixture with noodles and any add ins you wanted.

Serve and enjoy!

Thai Peanut Noodles

I found this recipe in the Our Best Bites cookbook.  I have found a love for Pad Thai noodles and trying new sauces and combinations for the noodles.  This one was labeled one of their "most popular" and it was a success!

There are so many things you can add.  I added chicken and peas and left out the peanuts and cilantro.

Will definitely make again!

Thai Peanut Noodles

(Our Best Bites cookbook)

• 8 ounces Udon or linguine noodles (or I used Pad Thai noodles)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 1-2 tsp Sriracha chili sauce (1 tsp mild, 2 tsp hot) ~ I used chili garlic sauce 1 tsp because I had it on hand
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger (used 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• Chopped green onions, cilantro, peanuts
• 2 limes cut into quarters for garnish (optional)
• Add ins:  Shredded chicken, peas, sprouts

Cook noodles in salted water according to pkg directions.  If using Pad Thai, follow pkg directions to cook and allow time to soak the noodles in water.

If using any add ins, cook the chicken and have shredded.  Have peas ready too.

While the noodles cook, combine the chicken broth, peanut butter, chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, giner and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.  Whisk until smooth and remove from heat.

Toss cooked noodles with sauce and toss with add ins also.  Separate into bowls and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and peanuts if desired.   Squeeze lime juice over bowls also if desired.

Enjoy!