Linguine With Snow Peas Cucumber And Peanut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. soy sauce

c. peanut butter

c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock

1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice

1/2 tsp. red-pepper flakes

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 lb. linguine

1/2 lb. snow peas

1 1/2 c. bean sprouts (about 1/4 pound)

2 scallions including green tops

1 cucumber

1/2 c. Chopped peanuts

Preparation

Step 1In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, soy sauce, peanut butter, chicken broth, lime juice, red-pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Puree until smooth.Step 2In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until almost done, about 9 minutes. Stir in the snow peas and bean sprouts and cook until the vegetables and pasta are just done, about 3 minutes more. Drain and toss with the peanut sauce, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the scallions, cucumber, and 1/3 cup of the peanuts. Serve with the remaining peanuts sprinkled over the top.Step 3Wine Recommendation: Choose a simple kabinett riesling from the Rheinhessen. These rieslings’ piquant juxtaposition of fruity acids and balancing sweetness is the perfect foil for the salty and spicy flavors of Asian cuisine.