A 20-minute lunch break in winter calls for Ramen Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce! Warm ramen noodles that need only 4 minutes of cooking, crunchy veggies, an egg, and the most delicious Peanut Sauce EVER!
1hand fullcoriander sprouts or regular fresh coriander(a.k.a. cilantro)
1Tbsppeanuts
1Thai red chili
Instructions
Bring 2 small pots filled with water to the boil.
In the meantime, peel and julienne (very thinly slice) carrot and wash, and julienne bell pepper. Wash coriander sprouts. Wash and slice red chili and chop peanuts. Set aside.
Once water is boiling, add ramen noodles to one pot and egg to the other. Set an alarm for 4 minutes.
In the meantime prepare the dressing. Add coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, red curry, and sesame oil to a sealable jar and shake. Set aside.
Prepare an ice bath for the egg by adding a cup of cold water and at least 10 ice cubes to a small bowl.
Once 4-minute alarm goes off, drain noodles, rinse and drain again. By the time you are finished with this, the egg cooked for another minute. Remove it from the water with a slotted spoon and immediately submerge in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Assemble your salad by adding noodles, veggies, chili and chopped peanuts to a large bowl, drizzle with all the dressing and enjoy!