Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles (Quick 15-Minute Recipe)
If you’re looking for a fast and flavor-packed dinner, these Peanut Butter Noodles are the answer. Tossed in a creamy, savory-sweet peanut sauce with a touch of spice, they’re the perfect combination of comforting and bold.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces brown rice noodles
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter, unsalted or low-sodium preferred
- 4 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha, adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 3 large garlic cloves, or 4-5 small, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil, olive oil or any neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for extra heat
- ⅓ to 1 cup hot water, to adjust sauce consistency
- Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the brown rice noodles following the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in the grated ginger and cook for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Remove the pan from heat and add the peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup (or honey), red pepper flakes, and ⅓ cup of hot water.
- Whisk the ingredients together until smooth, adding more hot water as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, add more soy sauce for saltiness, sriracha for heat, or sweetener to balance flavors.
- Toss the cooked noodles with half of the sauce to start, mixing thoroughly. Add more sauce gradually until the noodles are coated to your preference.
- Serve immediately, topped with crushed peanuts, chopped scallions, and extra red pepper flakes if desired.