Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles recipe transforms a simple package of instant ramen into a creamy, flavorful dish with a rich peanut butter sauce. Perfect for a quick meal, this Asian-inspired noodle dish combines savory, sweet, and spicy elements for a satisfying taste. Garnished with green onions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled and is easily customizable with add-ins like vegetables or a fried egg.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (3-ounce) package instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hot water (reserved from noodles)
Garnishes
- Chopped green onions
- Crushed peanuts
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the instant ramen noodles according to the package instructions, about 3 minutes. Before draining the noodles, reserve 2 tablespoons of the hot cooking water.
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar (or lime juice), honey (or maple syrup), sriracha (if using), and the reserved hot water until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Toss noodles with sauce: Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and add them to the bowl with the peanut butter sauce. Toss well to ensure the noodles are fully coated with the sauce.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the noodles warm or chilled, topped with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Add steamed vegetables, shredded carrots, or a fried egg to make it a more complete meal.
- You can use soba or rice noodles as a gluten-free alternative.
- Adjust the spice level and sweetness according to your taste preferences.
