Peanut Noodles Recipe
Discover how to make quick, creamy, and delicious peanut noodles in just 20 minutes. This easy peanut noodle recipe features simple pantry ingredients and an adaptable peanut sauce you can customize to your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of linguine or spaghetti pasta
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 cup of hot water
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- Chopped green onions, peanuts, and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the hot water until smooth and combined. The sauce should be pourable but still thick.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the peanut sauce. Toss to coat the noodles, adding the pasta water a tablespoon at a time if needed to thin out the sauce.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, lime juice, or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve the peanut noodles garnished with green onions, peanuts, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the creamiest texture.
- Add any extra veggies you want.
- Works well with rice noodles for gluten-free
- Garnish with green onions, peanuts, and cilantro.
- The sauce will thicken upon refrigeration.
- Add water or broth when reheating leftovers.