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Spicy peanut noodles being tossed with creamy peanut sauce green onions sesame seeds and crushed peanuts

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Creamy, spicy peanut noodles tossed in a rich peanut sauce with garlic, soy sauce, and chili. Quick and easy 20-minute noodle recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g noodles or spaghetti
  • Salted water
  • Sauce
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 –2 tsp chili flakes or paste
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
  • ¼ –½ cup warm water
  • Optional Toppings
  • Green onions
  • Sesame seeds
  • Crushed peanuts

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot used for boiling noodles until tender
  • 1 Colander or strainer used for draining cooked noodles quickly
  • 1 Mixing Bowl used for preparing and mixing peanut sauce smoothly
  • 1 Sharp Knife used for chopping green onions and other toppings
  • 1 Cutting Board used as a safe surface for all prep work
  • 1 Whisk or fork used for mixing peanut sauce until creamy and lump-free
  • 1 Measuring Cups used for measuring peanut butter, soy sauce, and water
  • 1 Measuring Spoons used for small ingredients like chili flakes, sesame oil, and vinegar
  • 1 Wooden spoon or tongs used for tossing noodles with sauce evenly
  • 1 Small saucepan (optional) used for warming sauce if needed for smoother mixing
  • 1 Serving Bowl used for serving noodles with toppings

Method
 

  1. Cook noodles and drain.
  2. Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  3. Toss noodles in sauce.
  4. Adjust seasoning and spice.
  5. Top and serve warm.

Notes

For the best Spicy Peanut Noodles, adjust the amount of water as needed to achieve your preferred sauce consistency, whether you like it thick and creamy or slightly lighter. Adding a protein such as chicken, shrimp, tofu, or edamame can turn this dish into a more complete and satisfying meal. The noodles are at their most flavorful when served fresh and warm, with the sauce perfectly coating every strand. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and reheat with a small splash of water to loosen the sauce and restore its creamy texture.
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