10 Minute Peanut Butter + Chilli Crisp Noodles
10 Minute Peanut Butter + Chilli Crisp Noodles
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons chilli crisp
- 2 tablespoons garlic toasted sesame seeds, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 80 ml neutral oil, such as sunflower oil
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 2 portions noodles, of choice
- 1 red chilli, small, sliced, for garnish
- as needed spring onion, for garnish
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large frying pan or heat-proof bowl, combine the crunchy peanut butter, minced garlic, minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of finely sliced spring onion, finely diced shallot, chilli crisp, minced garlic toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate small saucepan, heat the 80 ml of neutral oil until it is hot and just starting to smoke. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Carefully and slowly pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the frying pan. The hot oil will sizzle and cook the aromatics, releasing their flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Immediately and vigorously whisk the ingredients in the frying pan until they are well combined and form a smooth, emulsified sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
While preparing the sauce, cook your chosen noodles according to the package instructions. Ensure they are al dente.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Before draining the cooked noodles, reserve about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the starchy noodle cooking liquid. This will be used to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Drain the noodles and immediately add them directly into the frying pan with the prepared sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Toss the noodles thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is evenly coated. If the sauce appears too thick or clumpy, add the reserved noodle cooking liquid a tablespoon at a time, tossing until the desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish each serving with additional finely sliced spring onion, slices of red chilli, and a sprinkle of extra sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious peanut butter and chilli crisp noodles!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
10 Minute Peanut Butter + Chilli Crisp Noodles
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons chilli crisp
- 2 tablespoons garlic toasted sesame seeds, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 80 ml neutral oil, such as sunflower oil
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 2 portions noodles, of choice
- 1 red chilli, small, sliced, for garnish
- as needed spring onion, for garnish
- as needed sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large frying pan or heat-proof bowl, combine the crunchy peanut butter, minced garlic, minced ginger, 2 tablespoons of finely sliced spring onion, finely diced shallot, chilli crisp, minced garlic toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate small saucepan, heat the 80 ml of neutral oil until it is hot and just starting to smoke. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Carefully and slowly pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the frying pan. The hot oil will sizzle and cook the aromatics, releasing their flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Immediately and vigorously whisk the ingredients in the frying pan until they are well combined and form a smooth, emulsified sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
While preparing the sauce, cook your chosen noodles according to the package instructions. Ensure they are al dente.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Before draining the cooked noodles, reserve about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the starchy noodle cooking liquid. This will be used to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Drain the noodles and immediately add them directly into the frying pan with the prepared sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Toss the noodles thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is evenly coated. If the sauce appears too thick or clumpy, add the reserved noodle cooking liquid a tablespoon at a time, tossing until the desired consistency is reached.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Garnish each serving with additional finely sliced spring onion, slices of red chilli, and a sprinkle of extra sesame seeds.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious peanut butter and chilli crisp noodles!
⏱️ 1 min