Noodle Bowls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package dried cellophane (glass) noodles
1 cup peanuts
1 head heart of romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, slivered
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon wasabi paste, or to taste

Preparation

Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with very hot water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and chop into shorter lengths.
Grind peanuts into a coarse, chunky meal using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
Combine noodles, peanuts, lettuce, cucumber, carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, and green onions in a large bowl. Serve soy sauce and wasabi paste alongside.