Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 2-3
Craving something bold, creamy, and satisfying? These Spicy Peanut Noodles deliver a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and nutty flavors with a hint of tang. 🍜✨ Made with simple pantry staples like peanut butter, soy sauce, and noodles, this dish comes together in under 20 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or when you need a quick, indulgent fix without sacrificing nutrition.
Ingredients
🔥 For the Noodles:
☑ 200g (7 oz) rice noodles or spaghetti 🍝
☑ 1 cup shredded carrots 🥕
☑ 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced 🌶️
☑ 1 cup cucumber, julienned (optional for crunch) 🥒
☑ 2 green onions, sliced 🌿
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 sesame seeds (for garnish) ✨
☑ Fresh cilantro or basil (for garnish) 🌱
🔥 For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
☑ ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 soy sauce 🍱
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 rice vinegar 🍚
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 maple syrup or honey 🍯
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 lime juice 🍋
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 sesame oil 🫒
☑ 1-2 teaspoons🥄 sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste) 🌶️
☑ 2-3 tablespoons🥄 warm water (to thin the sauce) 💧
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
🍜 Step 1: Cook the Noodles
1️⃣ Boil water and cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
2️⃣ Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking. Set aside.
🥜 Step 2: Prepare the Spicy Peanut Sauce
1️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, and sriracha.
2️⃣ Add warm water a little at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
🥗 Step 3: Toss the Noodles
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the cooked noodles, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, and green onions.
2️⃣ Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the noodles.
3️⃣ Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
🌿 Step 4: Garnish & Serve
1️⃣ Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or basil, and an extra drizzle of sriracha if desired.
2️⃣ Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, flavorful dish.
Creamy, spicy, and bursting with bold flavors—these Spicy Peanut Noodles are the ultimate comfort dish with a healthy twist! 🍜🥜
