Easy Peanut Butter Noodles
Easy Peanut Butter Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, any type you like, cooked according to package directions
For the Peanut Sauce
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, or crunchy
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, plus more for topping
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, heated
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for topping
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Cook your chosen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
In a small saucepan or microwave, heat the neutral oil until it's very hot but not smoking (around 350-375°F).
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully pour the hot neutral oil over the ingredients in the bowl. The hot oil will sizzle and help to bloom the flavors of the spices and garlic. Immediately stir the mixture vigorously with a whisk or spoon until a smooth, well-combined sauce is formed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly, ensuring every strand is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Divide the peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a drizzle of additional chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Peanut Butter Noodles
For the Noodles
- 1 pound noodles, any type you like, cooked according to package directions
For the Peanut Sauce
- 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, or crunchy
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, plus more for topping
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil, heated
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped, for topping
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Cook your chosen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large heatproof bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
In a small saucepan or microwave, heat the neutral oil until it's very hot but not smoking (around 350-375°F).
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully pour the hot neutral oil over the ingredients in the bowl. The hot oil will sizzle and help to bloom the flavors of the spices and garlic. Immediately stir the mixture vigorously with a whisk or spoon until a smooth, well-combined sauce is formed.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the cooked and drained noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Toss the noodles thoroughly, ensuring every strand is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Divide the peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and a drizzle of additional chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min