Description
A quick and easy recipe for creamy, spicy peanut butter noodles with a flavorful homemade sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dried rice noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of rice noodles or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (5-7 minutes for rice noodles, 8-10 minutes for spaghetti). Drain and toss immediately with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon honey. Add 1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (start small if sensitive to spice). Whisk until smooth and silky. Add warm water if sauce is too thick.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil. Sauté 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet with the aromatics. Stir and heat through for about 1 minute. Add the drained noodles and toss thoroughly to coat every strand. Continue tossing for 2-3 minutes until noodles are hot and sauce clings well.
- Remove from heat. Stir in sliced green onions and sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top. Adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, lime juice, or chili sauce as desired.
- Serve immediately in shallow bowls, garnished with additional peanuts or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook noodles; they will finish cooking in the sauce. Use creamy peanut butter for smooth sauce. Adjust spice gradually. Warm sauce gently to avoid scorching peanut butter. Toast peanuts for extra flavor. Reserve some pasta water to loosen sauce if needed. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 16
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