Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Dry rice noodles | 270 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
 Peanuts, toasted | 70 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Zucchini, cut thin | 300 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Carrot, cut thin | 120 g | Sweet, Bitter · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 18 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 8 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Fresh lime juice | 22 g | Sour · Cooling |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 900 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Cook the dry rice noodles in the water until just tender, then drain and rinse briefly with warm water.
- Warm the sesame oil in a wide pan and cook the ginger until fragrant.
- Add the toasted peanuts, zucchini cut thin, carrot cut thin in order of cooking time and stir-fry until tender.
- Fold in the drained noodles and rock salt, tossing until evenly hot.
- Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, and serve immediately.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original East or Southeast Asian noodle adaptation)
Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (428g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 96 kcal | 413 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 9.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.7 g | 63.1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | 4.3 g |
| Total Fat | 3.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Calcium | 13.8 mg | 59.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.39 mg | 1.69 mg |
| Magnesium | 13.6 mg | 58.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.0 mg | 209.7 mg |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 449 mg |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 550 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 1.42 mg |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.34 mg |
| Manganese | 0.20 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Selenium | 2.7 µg | 11.7 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg | 16.9 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 60.3 µg | 258.1 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.45 mg | 1.91 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.8 µg | 7.8 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.68 mg | 2.92 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 16.0 µg | 68.4 µg |
| Choline | 5.5 mg | 23.5 mg |
