Asian•quick
Peanut Noodles
This simple, yet delicious recipe for peanut noodles is full of flavor, but takes just minutes to whip up. Creamy and savory, with a little zing, you'll make these any time you need a quick meal!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g fresh white (wheat) noodles ((7 ounces; or 100g/3.5 ounces dried))
- 2 cloves garlic ((minced))
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ((minced or grated))
- 1/3 cup peanut butter ((85g; creamy or chunky))
- 2-3 tablespoons hot water ((depending on desired sauce consistency))
- 1 tablespoon Thai black soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce ((or vegan fish sauce to keep the dish vegan))
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice ((optional))
- 2 teaspoons chili oil ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic and ginger, and add to a serving bowl along with the peanut butter and hot water.
- 2
Stir to combine, letting the hot water loosen the peanut butter. Then stir in the sweet/dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil, along with the lime juice and chili oil if using.
- 3
By now, your water should be boiling. Cook your noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss in your sauce. Serve.