Spicy Peanut Noodles
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 7 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gochugaru or chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil, heated
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 4 tablespoons noodle water
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 1 package noodles, any type you prefer, knife cut noodles recommended
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional, for topping
- 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing the sauce base. On a large plate or in a wide bowl, add the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions, minced garlic, gochugaru or chili flakes, sesame seeds, and brown sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until it is very hot and shimmering. Carefully pour the hot oil directly over the ingredients on the plate, ensuring it sizzles, especially over the garlic and chili flakes to bloom their flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Immediately add the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the noodle water to the plate. Mix all the sauce ingredients thoroughly using a spoon or whisk until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until they reach your desired tenderness.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212
- 6
Once the noodles are cooked, use tongs to transfer them directly from the pot into the plate with the prepared sauce. Do not drain the noodles, as the residual water will help the sauce emulsify.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Thoroughly mix the noodles with the sauce using chopsticks or tongs until every strand is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Optionally, add an additional spoonful of chili garlic sauce on top of the noodles for extra spice and flavor. Garnish with the remaining chopped scallions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Peanut Noodles!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Peanut Noodles
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 7 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons gochugaru or chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons neutral oil, heated
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 4 tablespoons noodle water
For the Noodles and Garnish
- 1 package noodles, any type you prefer, knife cut noodles recommended
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, optional, for topping
- 1 tablespoon scallions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing the sauce base. On a large plate or in a wide bowl, add the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions, minced garlic, gochugaru or chili flakes, sesame seeds, and brown sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the neutral oil in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until it is very hot and shimmering. Carefully pour the hot oil directly over the ingredients on the plate, ensuring it sizzles, especially over the garlic and chili flakes to bloom their flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Immediately add the vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the noodle water to the plate. Mix all the sauce ingredients thoroughly using a spoon or whisk until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until they reach your desired tenderness.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 212 - 6
Once the noodles are cooked, use tongs to transfer them directly from the pot into the plate with the prepared sauce. Do not drain the noodles, as the residual water will help the sauce emulsify.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Thoroughly mix the noodles with the sauce using chopsticks or tongs until every strand is evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Optionally, add an additional spoonful of chili garlic sauce on top of the noodles for extra spice and flavor. Garnish with the remaining chopped scallions.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Peanut Noodles!
⏱️ 1 min