These creamy Peanut Butter Noodles are easy to make using my signature peanut sauce. Ready in only 10 minutes, it's perfect for an easy weeknight meal. A variety of toppings like fresh cilantro, green onions, and chopped peanuts take it to the next level!
Looking for more easy noodle recipes? Try my Hoisin Noodles or Filipino Spaghetti next!
About This Recipe
Whenever I need a quick meal with basically no groceries or planning, I come to this recipe. It's easy to make, ready in 15 minutes, and incredibly delicious relative to the amount of work involved.
The first time I had peanut noodles, it was just plain noodles and sauce. And if I'm being honest, it was kind of boring- it left a bad impression on me for the longest time. It wasn't until my wife ordered it at a restaurant that I realized it could be so much better. The restaurant version came with a bunch of toppings like cilantro and peanuts, and it made it infinitely better.
For my recipe, I pretty much copied the restaurant, but with a few more additions. I add cilantro, green onions, chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of chili oil. The chili oil is totally optional, but it's really tasty. I don't always add it. I'm actually recovering from a bad sore throat right now, so I skipped it for this meal (but I added it for my wife).
Key Ingredients
Peanut sauce: For the sauce, you'll need peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and water.
Noodles: My favorite noodles to use are thicker wheat noodles, especially the Korean brands, which you can find in the refrigerated section of some Asian grocery stores.
Toppings: I recommend cilantro, green onions, chopped peanuts, and chili oil.
Instructions
STEP 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
STEP 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
STEP 3: Add 4 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it's creamy and loose.
STEP 4: Divide the noodles and sauce into 2 bowls. Top each bowl with chopped cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy!
๐ Recipe
Peanut Butter Noodles
Ingredients
For the peanut sauce
- ยฝ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or fresh lime juice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 to 6 tablespoons water (as needed)
For the noodles
- 12 ounces wheat noodles
- chopped cilantro
- chopped green onions
- chopped peanuts
- chili oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Add 4 tablespoons of water and whisk until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it's creamy and loose.
- Divide the noodles and sauce into 2 bowls. Top each bowl with chopped cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and a drizzle of chili oil. Enjoy!
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