Gochujang Peanut Noodles

These Gochujang Peanut Noodles are packed with flavor and were one of my favorite dishes to cook in college! The sauce is creamy, spicy, and reminiscent Dan Dan Noodle sauce, but without a lot of the complex ingredients!

Watch me make Gochujang Peanut Noodles

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Quick Meal

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Korean

Keyword: 10 Minute Ramen, Chili Oil Noodles, College Meal, Creamy Gochujang, Creamy Gochujang Sauce, Creamy Peanut Noodles, Creamy Ramen, Dorm Food, Easy Ramen Recipe, Gochujang Noodle Sauce, Gochujang Noodles, Gochujang Peanut Noodles, Instant Ramen Hack, Spicy Ramen Noodles

Servings: serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles & Sauce

1 pack instant ramen discard seasoning
2 tbsp peanut butter see note 1
1 tbsp gochujang
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chili oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp reserved noodle water

Optional Garnishes

Scallions
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Boil your noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and reserve some of the noodle water.
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and a spoonful of the hot noodle water. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
Add your noodles to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
Transfer to a bowl and optionally top with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

(1) If you don't have or can't have peanut butter, sesame paste/tahini or sunflower butter works just as well! The sauce will not be as peanutty, but just as creamy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g