Sichuan-style peanut sauce pasta is a delicious culinary fusion that combines elements of Chinese cuisine with ingredients widely appreciated in Latin America. The peanut sauce, characterized by its creamy texture and slightly sweet and spicy flavor, has its roots in the Sichuan region, famous for its spicy and aromatic dishes. In different Latin American countries, this preparation may have various names; for example, in Mexico and Colombia, it is commonly referred to simply as "pasta with peanut sauce" or "noodles with peanut dressing." This recipe reflects the versatility and adaptation of traditional Asian ingredients in international cuisine, offering a healthy and tasty option for those who enjoy intense flavors and varied textures.
Sichuan-style peanut sauce pasta
How to Make Sichuan-Style Pasta with Peanut Sauce
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Cook the pasta until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, steam the broccoli florets.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and broth or water until a smooth mixture is obtained.
Incorporate the remaining sauce ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, safflower oil, minced garlic clove, and dried chili.
When the pasta is ready, drain well.
Pour the sauce over the pasta.
Mix to coat well.
Add the broccoli and cherry tomatoes.
Mix again.
Garnish with chopped scallions.
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. As a variation, more red pepper can be added to taste, or try the Sichuan peanut sauce as a hot topping on steamed vegetables, especially green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower. It is also recommended to prepare extra sauce to refrigerate and serve later on steamed green beans or cold broccoli.
Ingredients (10)
- Pasta
- Broccoli Florets
- Peanut Butter
- Vegetable Broth
- Soy Sauce
- Rice Vinegar
- Safflower Oil
- Garlic Clove
- Dried Chili
- Cherry Tomatoes
Instructions (18 steps)
- 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil
- 2 Cook the pasta until al dente
- 3 While the pasta is cooking
- 4 steam the broccoli florets
- 5 In a medium mixing bowl
- 6 whisk together the peanut butter and broth or water until a smooth mixture is achieved
- 7 Incorporate the remaining dressing ingredients
- 8 When the pasta is ready
- 9 drain well
- 10 Pour the sauce over the pasta
- 11 Mix to coat well
- 12 Add the broccoli and tomatoes
- 13 Mix again
- 14 Garnish with chopped scallions
- 15 4 - 6 servings Variations: - add more red pepper to taste - try the Sichuan peanut dressing as a hot topping on steamed vegetables
- 16 especially green beans
- 17 broccoli
- 18 or cauliflower - prepare extra dressing to refrigerate and serve later on steamed green beans or cold broccoli Alan Hewitt The UK recipe file online recipes in MasterCook and MealMaster formats
Nutritional Information
Calories:
423 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
14g
Fat:
28g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
29mg