Thai Stir-fried Noodles

Thai Stir-fried Noodles

Go thai, with this stir-fried noodle recipe! the unusual peanut butter based sauce adds a classy touch to this simple noodle recipe.

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice noodles , refer handy tip
3/4 cup sliced baby corn
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For The Peanut Sauce2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp soy sauce
4 tbsp castor sugar
4 tbsp peanut butter
salt to taste

For The Garnish1/4 cup coarsely crushed peanuts

Method 
For the peanut sauce

1. Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, with ½ cup of water.
2. Bring to a boil and simmer till the sauce thickens.

How to proceed

1. Blanch the baby corn and cauliflower in a vesselful of salted water. Drain and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a wok, add the paneer, baby corn and cauliflower florets and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the noodles, lemon juice, soya sauce and salt.
4. Add the peanut sauce , mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
5. Serve immediately garnished with peanuts.

Tips

1. To cook rice noodles, soak them in boiling hot water for 10 to 15 minutes or as the instruction on the package specify.
2. Drain the water and again dip into cold water in order to arrest any further cooking. Drain and use as required.
3. To make peanut butter, grind roasted peanuts with very little butter. Later incorporate this paste in usual butter slowly. Chill and use.