Description
Irresistible Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles dance with bold Asian-inspired flavors, delivering a quick and satisfying meal packed with zingy heat. Rich peanut sauce coats silky noodles, creating a perfect balance of creamy, spicy goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Noodles and Protein Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) noodles (spaghetti, ramen, rice noodles, or soba)
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or chili garlic sauce, adjust for spice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (to prevent sticking)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for extra spice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Fresh Garnish and Vegetable Components:
- 2–3 tablespoons warm water (to thin the sauce)
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots (for crunch)
- ½ cup cucumber slices (for freshness)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of boiling water and submerge the noodles, cooking them until they reach a tender, al dente consistency. Once cooked, drain thoroughly and gently coat with sesame oil to prevent clumping.
- Create the vibrant peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a mixing bowl. Crush fresh garlic and grate ginger directly into the mixture, then whisk vigorously while gradually introducing warm water to achieve a silky, well-blended sauce.
- Transfer the cooked noodles into a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle the peanut sauce over them. Use tongs or two forks to meticulously coat each strand, ensuring an even distribution of the rich, spicy sauce.
- Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and texture by scattering chopped peanuts across the surface. Sprinkle thinly sliced green onions, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds for an extra layer of complexity.
- Add julienned carrots and cucumber slices as a fresh, crisp counterpoint to the creamy noodles. The vegetables introduce a delightful crunch and vibrant color to the final presentation.
- Serve immediately while the noodles are warm, or chill for a refreshing alternative perfect for warm weather enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose wide, flat noodles like udon or rice noodles to help the peanut sauce cling better and create a more satisfying texture.
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control spice levels, making the dish mild for kids or extra hot for spice lovers.
- For a protein boost, add grilled tofu, shredded chicken, or sliced shrimp directly into the noodles before tossing with sauce.
- Transform this into a gluten-free meal by using tamari instead of soy sauce and selecting gluten-free noodle varieties like rice or bean thread noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg