Feeling hungry but short on time? These spicy peanut butter noodles are the perfect solution! They’re vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to prepare, taking only about 20 minutes to make. Enjoy a dish that’s bursting with delicious peanut flavor!
INGREDIENTS
- 16 ounces brown rice noodles
- 3 large cloves garlic (or 4-5 small cloves)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil works well)
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter (low or no salt)
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ⅓ to 1 cup hot water (hot water mixes with peanut butter more easily than cold)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit for less spice)
- Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
INSTRUCTION
Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the brown rice noodles according to the package instructions.
Sauté the Aromatics: Finely mince the garlic and add it to a sauté pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté over low heat for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Then, add the grated ginger and sauté for an additional minute.
Prepare the Sauce: Remove the pan from heat and add all remaining sauce ingredients, starting with ⅓ cup of hot water. Whisk together until smooth, adding more water as needed to reach your desired consistency. The amount of water needed may vary depending on the brand of peanut butter used and your personal preference.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and add more soy sauce, sriracha, or any additional seasonings as desired.
Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add about half of the sauce to the cooked noodles and mix together. The recipe makes extra sauce in case you want to add chicken, tofu, or veggies. Start with half the sauce and adjust according to your preference—some may prefer it saucier!
Serve: Enjoy topped with crushed peanuts, sliced scallions, and red pepper flakes. These noodles are delicious alongside veggies and your protein of choice.
NOTES
Be cautious with the salt! Using unsalted peanut butter and low-sodium soy sauce helps prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
These peanut noodles can be enjoyed hot or cold. For a cold noodle salad, add freshly chopped veggies; for a warm meal, serve alongside steamed broccoli and grilled chicken.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. The sauce may dry out, so to refresh, add a splash of water, broth, or soy sauce in a pan and heat until warm.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
- Fat: 16.5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 4 g