Peanut Cabbage Noodles With a Lime-Style Finish

A small sauce mixture helps these noodles come together quickly. The recipe serves two and takes around twenty minutes. It contains peanuts; choose a different recipe if that does not suit the people eating.

Ingredients

• 180 g noodles
• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• 3 tablespoons warm water, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

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Method

1. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, citrus juice and warm water in a bowl. Add water gradually until the mixture is pourable.
2. Prepare noodles according to their packet. Drain when ready.
3. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add washed cabbage and carrot, then cook until slightly softened but still with bite.
4. Add garlic and stir briefly. Lower the heat, add noodles and sauce, then toss to coat. Add a splash of water if the sauce tightens too much.
5. Taste before adding more soy sauce, which also adds salt. Serve promptly.

Keep the vegetables manageable for the pan; use two batches if necessary. Check ingredient labels for other allergens and dietary needs. Store any perishable leftovers promptly and safely rather than leaving the pan out after dinner.

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Sources and further reading

• WHO: Five keys to safer food manual