Creamy peanut butter sauce coats springy noodles with a touch of soy, vinegar, and chili for a fusion-friendly dish. This vegetarian, protein-rich option is a hit with families and ready in under 10 minutes.
1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, then add dry spaghetti noodles; cook for 7–8 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse briefly to remove excess starch.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Whisk with 2–4 tbsp hot noodle water to form a creamy, pourable sauce.
3. Thinly slice scallions and julienne the carrot. Reserve half the scallions for garnish.
4. Toss the drained noodles immediately with the peanut butter sauce, sliced carrot, and half the scallions. Mix while noodles are still hot for best sauce absorption.
5. Plate the noodles; top with remaining scallions and drizzle a bit more chili oil for extra zing. Serve right away to preserve springy texture.