Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon chili flakes, or up to 1 tablespoon for extra spice
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup noodle water, reserved from cooking noodles
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 12 ounces noodles, such as ramen, spaghetti, or udon
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, chili flakes, chili crisp, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and granulated sugar. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes, depending on the type of noodle.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212
- 3
Before draining the noodles, carefully scoop out 1/4 cup of the hot noodle water and add it to the prepared peanut sauce. Whisk the sauce again to ensure a smooth, pourable consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly in a colander. Immediately add the drained noodles to the bowl with the spicy peanut sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the noodles until they are evenly coated with the spicy peanut sauce. Ensure every strand is well covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Divide the sauced noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Peanut Noodles
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon chili flakes, or up to 1 tablespoon for extra spice
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup noodle water, reserved from cooking noodles
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 12 ounces noodles, such as ramen, spaghetti, or udon
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, chili flakes, chili crisp, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and granulated sugar. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes, depending on the type of noodle.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212 - 3
Before draining the noodles, carefully scoop out 1/4 cup of the hot noodle water and add it to the prepared peanut sauce. Whisk the sauce again to ensure a smooth, pourable consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly in a colander. Immediately add the drained noodles to the bowl with the spicy peanut sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the noodles until they are evenly coated with the spicy peanut sauce. Ensure every strand is well covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Divide the sauced noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min