Quick Peanut Butter Noodles
Quick Peanut Butter Noodles
Ingredients
- 12 ounces noodles, such as spaghetti or ramen
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons warm water, plus more as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the peanut butter sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add 2 tablespoons of warm water to the sauce mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add additional warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them well in a colander. Do not rinse the noodles, as the starch helps the sauce adhere.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the prepared peanut butter sauce. Toss the noodles using tongs or two forks until they are completely and evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve the peanut butter noodles immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Peanut Butter Noodles
- 12 ounces noodles, such as spaghetti or ramen
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons warm water, plus more as needed
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the peanut butter sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add 2 tablespoons of warm water to the sauce mixture. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add additional warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them well in a colander. Do not rinse the noodles, as the starch helps the sauce adhere.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the prepared peanut butter sauce. Toss the noodles using tongs or two forks until they are completely and evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve the peanut butter noodles immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min