Description
Indulge in the creamy deliciousness of these Peanut Noodles, a flavorful Asian-inspired dish that combines silky noodles with a rich peanut sauce and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles:
- 8 ounces noodles (spaghetti, rice noodles, or soba)
Peanut Sauce:
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup warm water (to thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or sriracha (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and transfer to a large bowl.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes. Gradually add warm water to achieve desired consistency.
- Combine and Serve: Toss noodles with peanut sauce, then add carrots, cucumber, and green onions. Mix well. Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with peanuts, sesame seeds, and optional garnishes.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold or warm.
- Enhance with shredded chicken, tofu, or edamame for added protein.
- For a gluten-free option, use rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling noodles)
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
