Tasty Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
This quick and easy recipe for Thai peanut noodles is ready in just 30 minutes! Loaded with sautéed veggies and tossed in an easy homemade peanut sauce, it makes a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 tablespoons of natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the noodles.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2: Sauté the vegetables.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.Add the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still have some crunch.
Step 3: Make the Peanut Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha. The sauce will be thick.Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot pasta water to the sauce to thin it out to a drizzling consistency.
Step 4: Toss the Noodles
- Add the cooked linguine and peanut sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Gently toss everything together until the noodles are fully coated in the sauce.
Step 5: Finish and Serve
- Top the peanut noodles with chopped peanuts and sliced green onions. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter for the best flavor.
- Rice vinegar and sriracha add nice brightness and subtle heat.
- Thin out the sauce with starchy pasta water so it coats the noodles well.
- Sauté the vegetables first so they hold their crisp texture once sauced.
- Garnish with peanuts and green onions for added crunch and freshness.
- Easily swap vegetables or protein to customize each time.