Creamy Spicy Peanut Noodles
Creamy Spicy Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces spaghetti or ramen noodles
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, or more, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, honey, and water. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti or ramen noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Before draining the noodles, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the remaining water from the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the hot, drained noodles directly into the bowl with the prepared peanut sauce. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the noodles and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Toss the noodles thoroughly with the sauce, using tongs or a large spoon, until every strand is evenly coated and glossy. If the sauce seems too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Divide the creamy spicy peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a spoonful of chili crisp.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately. These noodles are delicious on their own, or you can customize them by adding cooked protein like tofu or chicken, or your favorite steamed or sautéed vegetables.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Spicy Peanut Noodles
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or more, to taste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces spaghetti or ramen noodles
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chili crisp, or more, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar, honey, and water. Whisk vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti or ramen noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Before draining the noodles, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the remaining water from the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the hot, drained noodles directly into the bowl with the prepared peanut sauce. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to the noodles and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Toss the noodles thoroughly with the sauce, using tongs or a large spoon, until every strand is evenly coated and glossy. If the sauce seems too thick, add more reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Divide the creamy spicy peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a spoonful of chili crisp.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately. These noodles are delicious on their own, or you can customize them by adding cooked protein like tofu or chicken, or your favorite steamed or sautéed vegetables.