Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Asparagus and Peanuts

Ingredients

• 1 pound Soba Noodles
• 3 Tablespoons Canola Or Peanut Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• Minced
• 1 pound Asparagus With Tough Stems Removed
• Then Cut Into 2-inch Pieces
• 2 whole Red Bell Peppers
• Stems And Seeds Removed
• Then Chopped
• 1 bunch Scallions
• Finely Chopped
• 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Ginger (freshly Grated)
• 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
• 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne
• 3/4 cups Unsalted Peanuts
• Lightly Toasted

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook soba noodles according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile ... Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add in asparagus, peppers and scallions.
5. Cook, stirring, until asparagus is tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
6. While veggies are cooking, make the sauce.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce with the cornstarch.
8. Whisk in grated ginger, sesame oil and cayenne.
9. Pour sauce over the stir-fried vegetables and stir.
10. Allow to simmer until sauce reduces down, about 3 minutes.
11. Stir in peanuts and cook until heated through, about another 2 minutes.
12. Spoon veggies and sauce over noodles.
13. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
14. Enjoy!