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Creamy Peanut Noodles

Noodles

2 Servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Total 20 min

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 120 ml (½ cup) hot water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha (to taste)

For the Noodles:

  • 225 g (8 oz) noodles (rice noodles, soba, or spaghetti)

Optional Toppings:

  • sliced cucumber, julienned
  • scallions, finely sliced
  • cilantro
  • sesame seeds
  • peanuts, crushed
  • baked tofu or edamame

Equipments:

  • Medium bowl or blender (for sauce)
  • Whisk
  • Large pot (for noodles)
  • Tongs or serving fork
20 minutes or less
Soy-Free
Meal Prep Friendly

Features:

20 minutes or less

Soy-Free

Meal Prep Friendly

Nutrition:

Servings 1 serving Calories 480 Carbohydrates 56g Fat 22g Fiber 5g Protein 16g
Monounsaturated 10.1g Polyunsaturated 7.5g Saturated 3.5g Trans 0g
Vitamin A 20mcg Vitamin C 5mg Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 60mg Iron 3mg Potassium 380mg
Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 680mg Sugar 8g

Make Now

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Noodles
    Prepare 225 g (8 oz) noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water if serving cold.
  2. Make the Sauce
    In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp minced garlic, and 1–2 tsp sriracha. Add 120 ml (½ cup) hot water gradually until smooth and pourable.
  3. Assemble
    Toss noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated.
  4. Serve
    Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Garnish with cucumber, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and crushed peanuts.
Why These Ingredients
Common Mistakes, Notes, Prep in Advance, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes:

  • Thin the sauce with more hot water if it thickens after resting — it should be pourable and glossy.
  • Soba or rice noodles are ideal, but spaghetti works perfectly in a pinch.

Storage:

  • Store noodles and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Re-toss with a splash of water when serving.

Swaps:

  • Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Swap sriracha for chili garlic sauce or sambal oelek.

Tips:

  • A blender gives the smoothest sauce, but whisking works just as well.
  • Add baked tofu or edamame for extra protein.