Description
Delicious and easy to make, these Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles are a flavorful dish that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. The creamy peanut sauce combined with fresh veggies and rice noodles creates a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti;
Sauce:
1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; ½ cup creamy peanut butter; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste); ½ cup hot water (to thin the sauce);
Add-Ins:
1 cup shredded carrots; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 green onions, chopped; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger. Stir in peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha. Whisk in hot water until smooth.
- Toss Noodles: Add cooked noodles, carrots, and red bell pepper to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly and heat for 1–2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and top with green onions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- You can prep the sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
