Vietnamese Stir-Fried Noodle Dish with Peanut Sauce

Step 1

Cook the 8 oz rice noodles according to package directions until just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking; set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Mince the 3 garlic cloves and thinly slice the 3 scallions, separating white and green parts. Shred the 2 cups cabbage into thin strips.

Step 4

Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the garlic and white parts of scallions; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add the cabbage and stir-fry until it begins to wilt but still has crunch, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cooked noodles and the peanut sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and garnish with the green scallion parts and the 0.25 cup cilantro. Serve immediately.