Spicy Peanut Flavorful Noodles (Printable)

Creamy noodles coated in spicy peanut sauce with fresh veggies and a citrus finish for a quick meal.

# 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 to 3 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/4 cup warm water, plus 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 under 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 medium bowl until smooth. Add more water to reach desired consistency.
03 - In a large bowl, toss noodles with shredded carrots and bell pepper. Pour peanut sauce over mixture and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Divide noodles into serving bowls. Top with scallions, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for a cold preparation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish, no excuses for takeout.
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between creamy, spicy, and tangy that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • Naturally vegetarian but hearty enough that nobody misses meat.
02 -
  • Cold noodles are your friend here because they won't turn mushy or stick together when you toss them with the sauce.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so if you're making it ahead, thin it out again with a splash of warm water just before serving.
03 -
  • Mince your garlic and grate your ginger while the water boils so everything comes together at the perfect moment.
  • The secret to silky sauce is whisking slowly and patiently, letting the peanut butter fully incorporate instead of fighting it.
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