Peanut Noodles

This is one of those amazing recipes that just happens to be vegan. The peanut butter (legume) and udon noodles (grain) also make it a complete protien, sweet right? Udon noodles can be found at an Asian grocery or specialty foods store. You can make these with other types of noodles if your want, but the udon noodles really makes the dish authentic.

Udon Noodles with peanut sauce
6 T. water
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (if you use natural then add 4 T. of sugar)
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. soy sauce
2 T. rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 t. minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 t. dark sesame oil
1/2 t. cornstarch
2 garlic cloves, minced
a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes (if you want spicy noodles)
8 oz. uncooked udon noodles
random veggies

Combine first 10 ingredients in a small sauce pan; stir with a whist until blended, Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute, stiring constantly.

Cook noodles in boiling water for about 8 minutes. Drain well. Add sauce to noobles and top with your favorite veggies. I used squash, Japanese zuchini, red pepper, and spinach.