Spicy Peanut Noodles

5 from 1 vote

These spicy peanut noodles are the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, savory, and spicy, with a delicious blend of peanut butter and soy sauce, and gochujang.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: asian peanut noodles, peanut butter noodles, peanut noodles, rice noodles with peanut butter, spicy asian peanut noodles, vegetarian peanut noodles

Servings: servings

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny

Ingredients

For sauce:

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sriracha or gochujang or to taste

For noodles:

8 ounces thin asian noodles chow mein or rice noodles
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup snap peas halved
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/4 cup sliced green onion
Sesame seeds for topping
Chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions

For the Sauce

Add all of the ingredients to a large microwave-safe bowl and heat for 45 seconds.
Whisk the sauce together until well combined and then set it aside until ready to use.

For the Noodles

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions. When the noodles are ready, drain them and run them under cool water just until they are no longer steaming. They will still be warm, and that’s okay.
Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss to combine.
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
When the oil is fragrant, add the diced carrot.
Saute the carrots for 4-5 minutes, or until they are your desired crispness.
Add the snap peas, garlic, and ginger and cook for an additional minute.
Add the vegetables to the bowl with the noodles and toss to combine.
Serve with sliced green onion on top.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts, if desired.

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