Description
These Thai Peanut Noodles offer big flavor with minimal effort, featuring a creamy, sweet, and tangy peanut sauce that clings delightfully to your favorite noodles.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 12 oz spaghetti, rice noodles, ramen noodles, or soba (Any noodle type works.)
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (Natural or regular.)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (Use tamari for gluten-free.)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Fresh is best.)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (Adds tanginess.)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (For sweetness.)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (For flavor.)
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced (Fresh garlic preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (Use fresh or tube.)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce (Optional, for spice.)
- 2 to 5 tablespoons warm water (To thin the sauce.)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (For garnish.)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (For garnish.)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (For garnish.)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots (For texture.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil your noodles in salted water until just tender, then drain.
- While the noodles cook, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients in a big bowl.
Combining
- Add the hot drained noodles into the bowl with the sauce and toss well.
- Add desired toppings and quick add-ins like shredded carrots and cilantro.
- Taste and adjust the flavors with extra lime or sriracha if needed.
Notes
Use warm water for thinning the sauce. Toss noodles while warm for better sauce adherence. Fresh herbs and lime zest enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian, Thai