Spicy Peanut Noodles Recipe
These spicy peanut noodles come together in about 15 minutes with a creamy, nutty, and spicy peanut sauce that clings to every strand. An easy, better than takeout noodle bowl made with fewer than 10 pantry staples.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz. noodles of your choice
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp chili crunch
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup reserved noodle water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
Optional Garnish:
- Chili oil
- Scallions
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles until one minute short of al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the noodle water, then rinse the noodles under cold water and drain.
- In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, light soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crunch, sugar, rice vinegar, reserved noodle water, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated, adding a splash more noodle water if the sauce is too thick.
- Add the noodles to the bowl and toss until the sauce clings to every strand.
- Transfer to a bowl and optionally garnish with chili oil and scallions.
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Notes
- Cook the noodles just shy of al dente. They keep softening as they soak up the sauce.
- Whisk the sauce together separately before adding the noodles so it stays smooth instead of clumping.
- Adjust the sauce with reserved noodle water a splash at a time until it is silky and coats every strand.
- Serve right away for the best texture. Leftovers thicken as they sit, so loosen with a splash of water when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g