Spicy Peanut Noodles (Printable View)

Noodles coated in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with fresh carrots, bell pepper, and garnishes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 - 2-3 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/4 cup warm water, more as 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, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
02 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water in a bowl until smooth, adding more water for desired consistency.
03 - In a large bowl, toss the drained noodles with shredded carrots and bell pepper. Pour peanut sauce over and mix well to coat evenly.
04 - Divide noodles into bowls. Top with sliced scallions, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for a refreshing cold noodle dish.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, so it actually works on busy nights when you're genuinely hungry.
  • The peanut sauce is creamy and complex without any mysterious ingredients lurking in the back of the pantry.
  • You can eat it warm or chilled, which means it travels well if you need dinner at your desk.
02 -
  • If your peanut sauce breaks or looks separated, don't panic—a little more warm water and whisking will bring it back together.
  • The noodles will soak up sauce as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, store the sauce separately and toss just before serving.
03 -
  • Whisk your sauce in a bowl while the noodles cook so everything comes together smoothly without scrambling at the end.
  • Keep the sauce slightly looser than you think you want it—the noodles will absorb liquid as they sit, so you can always add more sauce but you can't take it back.
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