Ingredients

Thai Peanut Dressing

• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 1 Tablespoon toasted Asian-style sesame oil *
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil *
• 2 Tablespoons Thai Fish Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sriracha *
• Zest and juice of 2 limes
• 1 Tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 1 Tablespoon finely minced ginger
• 1/4 cup (10g) cilantro *
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (90g) peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (40g) honey roasted peanuts

* may require adjustments

Sesame Noodles

• 1 package Udon noodles
• 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts
• 3 cups (376g) shredded chicken – optional

Garnishes

• Cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Honey roasted peanuts
• Sesame seeds

Preparation

Make the Dressing

1. Place vinegar, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, cilantro, sugar, lime juice and peanut butter into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
4. Blend for 5-6 minutes until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
5. Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove the lid plug.
6. Pour peanuts through the lid plug opening.
7. Blend an additional 20 seconds.

Prepare the Sesame Noodles

1. Prepare Udon noodles according to package directions
2. Add Thai Dressing and  water chestnuts.
3. Stir until noodles are covered with dressing.
4. Garnish with peanuts, cllantro and lime wedges.
5. Serve immediately.