Spicy Peanut Noodles (Printable format)

Noodles coated in a rich, spicy peanut sauce with fresh veggies and crunchy toppings for a flavorful dish.

# List of ingredients:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz dried rice noodles or spaghetti

→ Peanut Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 2 to 3 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/4 cup warm water, add more if needed

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to make it:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth. Adjust water to desired consistency.
03 - In a large bowl, toss drained noodles with shredded carrots and bell pepper. Pour peanut sauce over and mix until evenly coated.
04 - Divide noodles into serving bowls. Top with scallions, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for a cold preparation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes, which means weeknight dinners that actually taste homemade.
  • The sauce is creamy and complex without any cream, just peanut butter doing the heavy lifting.
  • Naturally vegetarian but begs for protein additions, so it works for almost every diet in your kitchen.
02 -
  • The sauce seems thin when you first make it, but it clings to the noodles and thickens slightly as it sits, so resist the urge to add flour or cornstarch—just trust it.
  • If you make this ahead, store sauce and noodles separately because they'll tighten up together and lose their silky texture by the next day.
03 -
  • Toast your peanuts yourself if you have time—store-bought is fine but the aroma of warm peanuts in your kitchen makes this feel more intentional.
  • Keep extra lime wedges and cilantro on the table so people can adjust the finish to their own taste, which makes everyone feel like they're cooking it together.
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