Japanese Vermicelli in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable broth (low sodium is good)
• 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 1/2-3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste) (optional)
• 12 ounces vermicelli
• 5-6 tablespoons peanuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine the broth, peanut butter, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne (if using). Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot of boiling water, cook vermicelli according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.

3. 3

   Immediately add the peanut butter mixture. Toss well to thoroughly coat the vermicelli.

4. 4

   Serve at once, garnished with chopped peanuts if desired.