Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
5 g

Salt

to taste

3 tbsp

Vegetable oil

4 unit

Garlic

halved and thinly sliced

2 unit

Celery stalks

thinly sliced

0.5 unit

Red bell pepper

cored, seeded and thinly sliced

1 cup

Carrots

shredded

1 pound

Spaghetti

0.25 cup

Low-sodium soy sauce

0.5 cup

Smooth peanut butter

2 tbsp

Rice vinegar

1 tbsp

Sesame oil

2 unit

Scallions

thinly sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2
~3 min

Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove the golden garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 5
~3 min

Add celery, bell pepper, and carrots to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove the vegetables from the heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until tender yet firm (al dente), about 10-12 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Drain the spaghetti well and rinse under cold running water.

Step 9
~3 min

In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well blended and smooth.

Step 10
~3 min

Add the cooked spaghetti to the peanut butter mixture and toss until well coated.

Step 11
~3 min

Stir in the cooked vegetables into the noodle mixture.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle the golden garlic and scallions over the pasta just before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of soy sauce and rice vinegar to your taste.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a spring roll.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed bok choy
Spring rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly found as street food and in restaurants across East Asia.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Potluck
Picnic

Popularity Score

75/100

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