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A blue patterned bowl filled with peanut chili oil noodles, topped with scallions and sesame seeds. The glossy sauce and chewy noodles make this dish a perfect weeknight fix.
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Peanut Chili Oil Noodles

These Peanut Chili Oil Noodles are one of the most reliable and tasty meals you can make because they use pantry staples to create an amazing homemade chili oil! They're super nutty, spicy, and remind me of nights in the Chinese night markets!
Watch me make Peanut Chili Oil Noodles
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwan, Taiwanese
Keyword: After Work Dinner, Asian Garlic Noodles, Chili Oil Noodles, Chili Oil Noodles Recipe, Easy Asian Noodles, Easy Spicy Noodles, Easy Weeknight Noodles, Peanut Butter Noodles, Peanut Chili Oil Noodles, Quick Noodle Dish, Quick Noodle Recipe, Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles, Vegan, Vegan Chili Oil Noodles
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles & Chili Oil

  • 6 oz noodles of your choice I used instant ramen
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp hot neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp MSG optional

Optional Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions

Instructions

  • Finely mince the garlic, mince the ginger, and thinly slice the scallions.
  • In a heat-safe metal bowl, add peanut butter, scallions, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and sesame seeds. Carefully pour over hot oil and let the aromatics sizzle and cook in the oil.
  • Add soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and optional MSG, then stir until smooth and combined.
  • Boil your noodles until al dente, then rinse under cold water. Place in a mixing bowl, pour over the chili oil sauce, and toss until evenly coated.
  • Serve in a bowl and garnish with extra sesame seeds and scallions if you’d like.