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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

Delicious Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles Ready in 15 Minutes

This quick and easy Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and customizable to your liking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter smooth or chunky
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dark mushroom soy sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon garlic chili oil or regular chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru or other chili powders
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons water to adjust sauce consistency
For the Noodles
  • 8 oz wheat noodles or rice noodles for gluten-free
Toppings (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
  • 2 tablespoons coriander
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • colander

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, dark mushroom soy sauce, garlic chili oil, gochugaru, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth, adding water as needed.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 4-6 minutes). Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of cooking water.
  3. Return the drained noodles to the pot over low heat, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat. Add reserved noodle water gradually if the sauce is too thick.
  4. Transfer to serving bowls and top with chopped spring onions, coriander, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best flavor, consume within a couple of days.

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