Peanut Noodles Recipe
This Peanut Noodles recipe features tender rice noodles coated in a rich and creamy peanut sauce, enhanced with lime, garlic, and a kick of sriracha. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds, scallions, and crunchy peanuts, it’s a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Stovetop
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Noodles
- 8.8 ounce box of rice noodles (also known as Pad Thai noodles)
Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh garlic (2 large cloves)
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
Garnishes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons scallions, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons lightly salted peanuts, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package directions, usually about 5 to 7 minutes, until tender but still slightly chewy. Drain the noodles and reserve some of the cooking water.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: While the noodles are cooking, combine the creamy peanut butter, water, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh lime juice, toasted sesame oil, grated garlic, and sriracha in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with a little reserved noodle cooking water.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Place the drained hot noodles in a large mixing bowl and pour the peanut sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the coated noodles to serving bowls or plates and sprinkle with sesame seeds, thinly sliced scallions, and chopped peanuts. Serve immediately while the noodles are warm.
Notes
- You can adjust the sriracha amount to control the spiciness of the sauce according to your preference.
- Reserve some noodle cooking water to adjust the consistency of the peanut sauce for easier coating.
- Feel free to add extra veggies like shredded carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers for added crunch and nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Keywords: Peanut noodles, rice noodles, Asian peanut sauce, quick noodle recipe, vegetarian noodles
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