Ingredients

  • 1 lb bucatini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or according to taste)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup tamari (dark soy sauce)
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 limes, juice of
  • 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts (optional)
  • fresh cilantro (optional) or flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and then cook pasta to al dente.
  • Before draining reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid then drain the pasta.
  • Place the pot back on the stove and set to medium-high heat.
  • Add the vegetable oil, then ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add half a cup of the pasta water, the tamari, and the chicken stock, bring to a bubble and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat add the peanut butter and wisk, add more pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  • Add the lime juice, wisk, and then add noodles, toss to coat, and serce.
  • (Optional) add the peanuts and cilantro, toss and serve.