Peanut Noodle Recipe
Peanut Noodle Recipe
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon warm water, to 2 tablespoons, as needed for thinning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces noodles, such as spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt, for boiling water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 fresh cilantro, chopped, as needed
- 1 cooked protein, such as chicken or tofu, optional
- 1 additional vegetables, such as shredded carrots or sliced cucumber, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk all ingredients together vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water, stirring after each addition, until it reaches your desired pourable consistency. If you prefer a spicy kick, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes. Set the prepared sauce aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water. Carefully add the 8 ounces of your chosen noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles) to the pot. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly using a colander. Briefly rinse the drained noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Transfer the drained and rinsed noodles back into the large pot or a spacious mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil to the noodles. Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly with the oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the previously prepared peanut sauce generously over the oiled noodles in the bowl. Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the noodles thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated with the rich peanut sauce. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Divide the peanut noodles among individual serving bowls. For a fresh and aromatic finish, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped green onions and 1/4 cup of chopped roasted peanuts over the top of each serving. Add a scattering of fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
The noodles can be served immediately while warm, or they can be chilled in the refrigerator and served cold as a refreshing noodle salad. For a more substantial meal, stir in cooked and shredded chicken breast, pan-fried tofu cubes, or thinly sliced fresh vegetables like cucumber and shredded carrots along with the sauce.
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Peanut Noodle Recipe
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, or maple syrup
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon warm water, to 2 tablespoons, as needed for thinning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces noodles, such as spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt, for boiling water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 fresh cilantro, chopped, as needed
- 1 cooked protein, such as chicken or tofu, optional
- 1 additional vegetables, such as shredded carrots or sliced cucumber, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk all ingredients together vigorously until the sauce is completely smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
If the sauce appears too thick, gradually add 1 to 2 tablespoons of warm water, stirring after each addition, until it reaches your desired pourable consistency. If you prefer a spicy kick, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes. Set the prepared sauce aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the boiling water. Carefully add the 8 ounces of your chosen noodles (spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles) to the pot. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Once cooked, drain the noodles thoroughly using a colander. Briefly rinse the drained noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Transfer the drained and rinsed noodles back into the large pot or a spacious mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil to the noodles. Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly with the oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the previously prepared peanut sauce generously over the oiled noodles in the bowl. Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the noodles thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated with the rich peanut sauce. Ensure no dry spots remain.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Divide the peanut noodles among individual serving bowls. For a fresh and aromatic finish, sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped green onions and 1/4 cup of chopped roasted peanuts over the top of each serving. Add a scattering of fresh chopped cilantro if desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
The noodles can be served immediately while warm, or they can be chilled in the refrigerator and served cold as a refreshing noodle salad. For a more substantial meal, stir in cooked and shredded chicken breast, pan-fried tofu cubes, or thinly sliced fresh vegetables like cucumber and shredded carrots along with the sauce.