Easy Asian delight: Udon noodles with peanut chicken twist
Asian cuisine doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming; this recipe is the best proof. Delicious noodles in a peanut sauce with chicken and vegetables can be prepared quickly.
This udon noodle recipe is a true fusion of Asian flavors, combining elements of Japanese and Korean cuisine. Thick, hearty noodles are encased in a creamy coconut milk sauce and peanut butter sauce. Shimeji mushrooms, snap peas, and bell peppers complement the dish. The addition of chicken makes the meal even more filling and nutritious.
Noodles in peanut sauce with chicken and vegetables
When there is little time for complicated recipes, roasting meats, or frying cutlets, udon is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It is a thick, springy wheat noodle.
Crispy mung bean sprouts, green peas, aromatic shimeji mushrooms, and juicy chicken bathed in a creamy sauce enhanced with Korean fermented chili paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil make this world-class dish. You can opt for red curry paste if you can't find gochujang paste. However, it's worth stocking up on a few Asian products—they last a long time.
Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 chicken breast fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 ounces of snap peas
- 4 ounces of shimeji mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 cup of broth
- 14 ounces of coconut milk
- 14 ounces of udon noodles
Additions:
- Chili pepper
- Lime
- Mung bean sprouts
- Chives
Instructions:
Step 1. Cut the chicken fillets into smaller pieces and fry them in a pan with heated oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 2. Add snap peas and shimeji mushrooms to the pan and sauté. When they start to brown, pour in soy sauce, mix, and sauté briefly. Remove from the pan.
Step 3. In the same pan, pour sesame oil and add finely chopped garlic. After 2 minutes, mix thoroughly in gochujang paste, peanut butter, and broth. Then add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Add udon, previously fried chicken, mushrooms, and snap peas.
Step 4. Remove the chicken meat and cut it into smaller pieces. Place the noodles with vegetables on plates. Add the cut chicken, slices of chili pepper, mung bean sprouts, and a piece of lime for squeezing. Enjoy!
