Description
This Spicy Peanut Noodles recipe features tender rice noodles coated in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce with a perfect balance of nutty, spicy, and sweet notes. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and a mix of soy sauces, this dish is garnished with crunchy roasted peanuts and fresh green onions, making it an irresistible, easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 200 grams rice noodles
Peanut Sauce
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light)
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup warm water
For Sautéing
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- ⅓ cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly crushed
- ⅓ cup green onion, chopped
- Chili oil for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, sriracha, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and warm water. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Cook the Rice Noodles: Follow the package instructions to cook the rice noodles until tender. Once cooked, drain and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until the raw aroma dissipates but without browning.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked rice noodles to the skillet, then pour the prepared peanut sauce over them. Season with salt and toss gently to coat noodles evenly. If the noodles seem dry or difficult to toss, add a couple of tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce, as noodles tend to absorb liquid over time.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the noodles to serving plates. Top with roughly crushed roasted salted peanuts, chopped green onions, and drizzle with chili oil or extra sriracha if desired for additional heat.
Notes
- Start with 1 tablespoon of sriracha in the sauce and adjust up to 1.5 tablespoons to match your preferred spice level.
- The peanut sauce should balance nutty, spicy, and sweet flavors for the best taste.
- If noodles absorb too much sauce, add warm water to loosen and make tossing easier.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a cleaner flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it versatile for different occasions.
Keywords: Spicy peanut noodles, rice noodles, peanut sauce, Asian noodles, vegetarian noodles, easy dinner recipe