Description
A delicious and refreshing ramen noodle salad with edamame, green onions, and a creamy peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 packets (3-ounce each) instant ramen noodles
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 bunch green onions (divided)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds
- Handful of coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 2–1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1–1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 12 cups water to a rolling boil and mix in the salt. Add the edamame and cook for about 4–5 minutes. During the last 2-1/2 minutes of the edamame’s cook time, add the ramen noodles. Drain and rinse quickly under cold water.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a glass liquid measuring cup and whisk until smooth. Slice the green onions and set aside some for garnishing. If using, finely chop the cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles and edamame with the green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Pour the sauce over and gently toss to coat. Garnish with chopped peanuts and reserved green onions if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: The total weight of the ramen noodles is 15 ounces.
- Note 4: Adjust the Sriracha to taste based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg