10-Minute Peanut Noodles (Print View)

Creamy peanut noodles in minutes—packed with flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 oz rice noodles or spaghetti
02 - Water for boiling
03 - Salt, to taste

→ Peanut Sauce

04 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
11 - 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water, as needed
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional)

→ Toppings

13 - 1 spring onion, finely sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped
15 - Fresh cilantro or basil leaves (optional)
16 - Sesame seeds (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and salt, and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and optional ginger and chili. Whisk and gradually incorporate warm water until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
03 - Toss the drained noodles with the prepared peanut sauce in a mixing bowl until thoroughly coated.
04 - Divide the noodles between serving bowls. Garnish with spring onion, chopped peanuts, and, if desired, fresh herbs or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in ten minutes including prep and cook time
  • Easy on the wallet and uses common pantry ingredients
  • Super versatile for add-ins or dietary preferences
02 -
  • A fantastic vegetarian and dairy free dinner
  • Customizable for gluten free or nut free diets
  • Perfect meal prep for lunchboxes
03 -
  • Whisk the sauce with hot water for extra silkiness If it seizes up microwave the bowl for ten seconds and whisk again
  • Taste as you go because each peanut butter brand brings slightly different salt and sugar levels
  • For maximum flavor use freshly minced garlic and ginger rather than powders and always toast your sesame seeds for best aroma

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