Description
This Spicy Peanut Noodles recipe offers a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, zesty sriracha, and fresh aromatics, creating a flavorful and quick Asian-inspired dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, these noodles are delicious served warm or chilled and can be easily customized with extra protein or veggies.
Ingredients
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For the Noodles and Sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti or rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or neutral oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup warm water (to thin the sauce)
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 cup shredded carrots or cucumber (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Mix the Peanut Sauce: Stir in the creamy peanut butter, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, and warm water. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and heated through.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the peanut sauce. Toss well to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and serve the noodles warm or chilled. Top with sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, and optionally shredded carrots or cucumber, along with fresh cilantro or lime wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- This dish is delicious both warm or cold, making it great for leftovers or meal prep.
- For added protein, consider adding sautéed tofu, grilled chicken, or edamame beans.
- To make a low-carb version, substitute noodles with spiralized zucchini or shirataki noodles.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes to suit your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
