My mom has been frequently making these noodles since I can remember and they are all my friends' favorite. She will literally make 3 entire boxes of noodles and it will be gone within a couple days - we go crazy over it. My friends will come over and literally the first thing they say is "do you have spicy noodles!?" It is an awesome snack (Recommended to eat cold - how much easier can you get?!) and it stores great in the fridge for days.
I made it for my friends at college to see if they'd like it as much as my friends from home, and lets just say after one late friday night, over an entire pound of pasta was gone (regretted in the morning). They're so good it's dangerous...
As a college kid, this is something I love having in the fridge because it stays good for a while - actually because the flavors have more time to absorb, they taste better after a day or two - and its perfect for a quick lunch or late night snack. They are mildly spicy (can alter to fit your taste) and have such yummy flavor! Plus unlike most Asian style noodle recipes, we use whole wheat pasta.
If you're looking to make a meal, just add some chicken and broccoli and you're set!
Mom's Best Spicy Noodles
Ingredients:
1 lb box whole wheat thin spaghetti noodles
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup honey plus 1 tbsp
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
Directions:
Cook pasta to al dente, drain well. In a small saucepan, put sesame oil and red pepper flakes over medium heat and cook for two minutes, being careful not to burn the pepper. Remove from heat and stir in honey, soy sauce and salt. Toss with pasta in large bowl and refrigerate until cooled. Add in green onions, peanuts and cilantro. Serve cold
If you don't have whole wheat pasta on hand, it does work with regular pasta as well. I have tried with angel hair and it was delicious! Whole wheat is recommended, though.
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