Spicy peanut noodles

Why this will be your go-to dish

Think of this dish as Asian-style peanut butter pasta. You’ll love these delicious and easy-to-make noodles. It’s simply the best! Here’s why:

• Easy and fast: It’s a simple and deeply satisfying meal you can serve in under 20 mins.
• Nutty delicious: A combo of chewy noodles smothered in spicy peanut sauce.
• Pairs well with anything: A great side dish to serve with chicken, beef, pork, or any protein of your choice

Ingredients

This dish is so simple and fast. Here is everything you’ll need to make this effortless noodles dish with spicy peanut butter:

• Noodles: Rice noodles, green onions, Persian cucumber, toasted white sesame seeds.
• Sauce: Smooth peanut butter, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and noodle water.

How to make the dish

Preparing it is fairly straightforward. In 6 easy steps and 15 minutes, you’ll get a bowl of hearty and wholesome Asian peanut butter noodles.

1. Boil noodles in a large pot of water according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, prepare the green onions and cucumber while the noodles are being cooked.
2. Mix all the sauce ingredients together. Taste and adjust accordingly.
3. Add some hot noodle water to the sauce, and stir to smoothen the sauce mix.

4. Drain the cooked noodles and toss them well with the sauce.
5. Serve warm with a spring onion and sesame seeds garnish, plus a drizzle of chili sauce.

Variations

The spicy peanut noodles are amazing on their own, but here are some twists and flavor variations that you can try.

• Make a Thai-inspired dish by tossing spicy Thai peanut noodles together with the tasty cold Paleo Thai peanut sauce.
• For flavor variety, stir-fry your noodles with one of these mouthwatering hotpot sauces.
• Prefer a non-spicy version? Just skip the chili when making peanut butter noodles.
• Want it extra spicy? Finish off with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes before serving. For a subtler spice note, add a few thin ginger slices.
• Add extra vegetables like sliced bell peppers and julienned carrots to make a more colorful and wholesome platter.

What to serve with the noodles

The best part about peanut chili noodles is that you can serve them with anything! From salads to various proteins, the pairing possibilities are endless.

You can drizzle the sauce from the spicy peanut noodle over fresh and crispy salads. This sweet and savory mandarin orange chicken salad makes the perfect complement to your everyday meal. Serve it with a plate of succulent Whole30 lettuce wraps for something healthy and nourishing, or try the almond tofu salad for a meat-free and high fiber option.

Include tasty toppings like air fryer frozen broccoli or air fryer teriyaki salmon for a no-frills, wholesome feast.

Storage and make-ahead

• Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight glass container, where it lasts for 4 days. The rice noodles will stick together, so you need to add a splash of water or broth when warming them up.
• Make-ahead: You can make the peanut butter sauce for up to a week in advance. The sauce tends to thicken and dry up in the fridge. Add a few tbsp of water to smoothen the texture.

Related recipes

If you’re a huge fan of garlic peanut noodles, you’d want to put these recipes in your must-try list.

If you prefer hot and spicy, my quick and flavorful chili garlic noodles hit the spot. For a low-carb option, my shirataki noodles recipe is a fantastic no-cook meal. The Hibachi noodles taste extra garlicky and buttery delicious. It’s a great choice for the whole family, too!