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A plate of noodles topped with ground meat, roasted corn, and cucumber ribbons, with chopsticks resting on the side, surrounded by three bowls of cucumber salad on a bright yellow background.
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Peanut Sauce Noodles

These peanut sauce noodles are ready in 15 minutes, taste better than takeaway, and cost under £1.50 a serving. The creamiest, easiest noodles in peanut sauce you'll ever make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: mains, meal prep
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.50

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, peeled into ribbons
  • 500 g 5% fat pork mince
  • 4 nests of noodles

Cupboard Essentials For Cucumber Ribbons

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar

Cupboard Essentials For Pork

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Cupboard Essentials For Peanut Sauce

  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Start by placing the cucumber ribbons in a bowl, then add the 1 tbsp rice vinegar, a pinch of salt and pepper, optional chilli flakes and 1 tsp sugar. Stir to combine and set aside.
  • To a large frying pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil over a high heat. Add the pork mince and season with salt and pepper. Leave for around 5 minutes to get some colour.
  • Stir and add the honey and soy sauce. Continue to cook for a further 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, then rinse until cool.
  • Combine the ingredients for the peanut sauce. Then add to the cooked/cooled noodles. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the pork mince into meal prep containers, then add the peanut noodles. Top with the quick-pickled cucumber ribbons and store in the fridge.
  • To reheat, remove the cucumber ribbons and pop in the microwave for 2 minutes with an extra tbsp of water. Stir to combine, then pour into your bowl with the cucumber. Add an extra crack of black pepper & enjoy!

Notes

  • If reheating leftovers, add a splash of water to the pan and toss over low heat. The sauce loosens back up within a minute or two.
  • Whisk the peanut sauce ingredients together before adding any water. It's easier to control the consistency this way. Add the water gradually until the sauce is loose enough to coat the noodles.
  • Cook the pork mince over a high heat and don't stir too much. This will add flavour. 

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g