Description
Enjoy the fusion of flavors with these Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles. Creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, and a hint of spice make this dish a delicious twist on traditional ramen. Quick to prepare and bursting with Asian-inspired tastes, it’s a perfect meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup reserved noodle cooking water
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha (if using), garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth.
- Combine and Toss: Add the reserved warm noodle water gradually to the peanut sauce, whisking until the sauce is creamy. Toss the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Top with sliced green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add steamed veggies or shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein and flavor.
- Adjust sriracha to taste for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
