Vietnamese Noodle Bowl with Jamun Plum Peanut Sauce

1Cook the Vietnamese rice noodles (200 g) according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2In a blender, combine the chopped jamun plums (1 cup), peanut butter (½ cup), tomato paste (¼ cup), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), lime juice (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tablespoon), minced garlic (1 clove), and grated ginger (1 teaspoon). Blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to reach your desired consistency.

3In a large bowl, toss the cooked noodles with the jamun plum peanut sauce until well coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

4To serve, place the sauced noodles in bowls and top with sliced cucumber, sliced bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and chopped peanuts for added crunch and flavor.