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    Jul 9, 2018 · Modified: Feb 27, 2019 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    Spicy sweet potato noodles

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    Total time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    5 from 4 votes
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    Spicy sweet potato noodles on a plate with tomatoes and cashew nuts

    Sweet and spicy is one of the best flavour combinations there is, in my opinion - think sweet chilli sauce, that kind of thing. Somehow the sweetness offsets the spiciness, and you end up with a really enjoyable heat, rather than a heat that brings tears to your eyes. And when that sweetness comes from crispy roasted sweet potatoes, it's even better! These spicy sweet potato noodles are the perfect spicy-sweet dinner - so full of flavour.

    Spicy sweet potato noodles with tomatoes and cashew nuts, on a plate with a striped napkin

    While the sweet potato is roasting in the oven, you can cook up the sauce in a wok or big frying pan. It's a classic combination of soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and a tiny bit of peanut butter to make it extra rich. I use this combination all the time, and it's such a good mix of saltiness, sweetness and spice. Spring onions and garlic add flavour, and chopped cashew nuts give a really lovely texture. It may not look pretty, but it tastes amazing!

    Just cook it down for a minute or two until it's thick and sticky.

    A thick Asian stir fry sauce with cashew nuts, cooking in a wok

    Next, noodles!

    I used the kind of noodles that you can throw straight into the wok, because I'm lazy and they're super low-effort - they're pre-cooked and come vacuum-packed. You can use dried noodles instead if you like, just make sure you boil them before adding them to the pan.

    Then just add a few wedges of tomato and those crispy roasted sweet potatoes, and your dinner is complete! Feel free to add extra veggies if you like - I thought I'd keep mine nice and simple so nothing detracted from the amazing sauce / sweet potato combo. The tomatoes keep everything from feeling dry, but you can also add an extra dash of water if you like your noodles to be a bit saucier!

    Spicy sweet potato noodles with tomatoes and cashew nuts on a plate with a striped napkin

    There's something really satisfying about digging in to a big plate of noodles... especially when they're as tasty as these spicy sweet potato noodles.

    Spicy sweet potato noodles with a fork taking a scoop

    Spicy sweet potato noodles

    Spicy sweet potato noodles - the perfect sweet, spicy, salty dinner! With juicy tomatoes and chopped cashew nuts.

    If you've cooked this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating!

    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories:
    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 300 g sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunky dice (1 medium potato / ~ 2 cups when diced)
    • 2 tablespoon oil, divided
    • 3 spring onions, sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 mild red chilli, finely chopped
    • 75 g (~ ½ cup) cashew nuts, roughly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha or other favourite hot chilli sauce (or more to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
    • 300 g (~ 2 cups) straight-to-wok noodles (or dried noodles that you’ve pre-boiled)
    • Black pepper
    • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • Toss the diced sweet potato in a dash of oil, and spread it out in a single layer on a baking tray. Roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 30 minutes, or until soft and crispy on the edges.
    • A few minutes before the sweet potato is ready, begin the sauce. Heat another dash of oil in a wok or large frying pan, and add the spring onions, garlic, chopped chilli, and chopped cashew nuts. Cook over a medium-low heat for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant. Then add the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, peanut butter, and water, and mix well to combine. Allow to cook for another minute or so until it's thick and sticky.
    • Add the tomato wedges, cooked noodles, and roasted sweet potato, and mix to combine. Season to taste (you probably won't need any salt, as soy sauce is salty), and serve topped with fresh coriander (cilantro), and extra spring onions and cashew nuts if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0 g - Carbohydrates: 0 g - Protein: 0 g - Fat: 0 g - Saturated Fat: 0 g - Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g - Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g - Trans Fat: 0 g - Cholesterol: 0 mg - Sodium: 0 mg - Potassium: 0 mg - Fiber: 0 g - Sugar: 0 g - Vitamin A: 0 IU - Vitamin C: 0 mg - Calcium: 0 mg - Iron: 0 mg

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose. Information above is for ½ the recipe.

    Noodles are great in soup too! Try my spicy veggie laksa with crispy tofu:

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    1. Kathleen says

      September 09, 2018 at 8:58 pm

      Where is the cholesterol in this recipe? All the ingredients appear to be cholesterol free.

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        September 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        Hi Kathleen, I imagine it's from the egg noodles?

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    2. Michael says

      July 12, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      I made this for dinner last night... sort of! I cheated, because I am not a huge fan of sweet potato, so I used tofu instead. I hope that's allowable! :-)
      As is always the case with my cooking, there's no way that it looked anywhere near as nice as your version... but it tasted pretty nice!!! I loved the combo of the spicy and the coriander and the peanut butter... worked really well. My tofu came with a chilli and ginger marinade, so that added to it as well... there was a lot going on there! Haha... but would definitely make this again... so easy... and tasty. I'll work on the look, next time ;-)
      Thanks, Becca.5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 12, 2018 at 6:33 pm

        Haha well tofu and sweet potato are pretty different but it's still definitely allowable! ;) Glad I inspired you :)

        Reply
    3. Bob & Carol macdonald says

      July 09, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Becca
      My husband and I are so enjoying your recipes
      Thank you
      Being from Maine I feel a special link
      i don't write to other cooks and I only recommend you and one more
      So again I thank you
      Carol5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 10, 2018 at 9:22 pm

        Hi Carol, thank you so much! It means so much that you recommend me to others :) I'm not from Maine but thanks for reading anyway!

        Reply
    4. Karen says

      July 09, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      This not only looks so tasty but sounds delicious, I must try. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Annabel says

      July 09, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      That does look good, although the last twice I've had sweet potatoes I've also had severe indigestion and I hope I'm not developing an intolerance to them.

      However, why not kill two birds with one stone and make the noodles out of sweet potatoes, using your trusty spiraliser?

      Reply
      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 10, 2018 at 9:21 pm

        You could definitely do that if you prefer! I personally liked having the nice chunks of sweet potato :)

        Reply
    6. wuxiaworld says

      July 09, 2018 at 10:51 am

      look so interesting! This sounds so good!! Can’t wait to try it!5 stars

      Reply

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