Spicy Peanut Noodles Recipe

Spicy peanut noodles on a blue plate topped with chopped peanuts and scallions, with chopsticks on the side.

Spicy Peanut Noodles Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Low Lactose

Keyword: peanut butter noodles spicy, spicy peanut noodles

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 698kcal

Spicy peanut noodles is a quick and easy recipe! The peanut butter sauce can be made ahead, and you can choose your favorite noodles like udon, soba, rice, ramen, or regular pasta. Ready in 15 minutes or less!

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Equipment

mixing bowls
whisk
large stock pot for boiling noodles

Ingredients

8 ounces noodles (such as soba, rice, udon, etc.)
½ teaspoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
¼ cup creamy peanut butter (not the natural kind)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sriracha, chili crisp or other hot sauce)
2-3 tablespoon warm water
scallions, cilantro, chopped peanuts, etc. for serving

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Instructions

Start cooking the noodles of your choice according to the package instructions.
Peel the ginger. Use a microplane grater to grate the garlic and ginger, add both to a mixing bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients except your toppings to the mixing bowl and use a whisk to combine. At first, it might look weird and curdled, but keep whisking until you end up with a smooth sauce.
Add the noodles directly into the spicy peanut sauce without draining and use tongs or chopsticks to gently toss to combine. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Make ahead: Spicy peanut butter sauce is a great make-ahead meal prep option so all you have to do is add noodles. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes before adding warm noodles, or serve cold.
Don't use natural peanut butter: I tested the recipe with natural peanut butter and it just doesn't have the right texture to coat the noodles. You need the smooth quality of regular peanut butter, and the sugar and salt in it to balance the flavor.
Fish sauce is different than soy sauce: Although they both add salt and seasoning, fish sauce is its own unique thing. It will keep in the refrigerator for a very long time, so it's worth investing in. But if you don't have it, you can swap in the same amount of soy sauce.
Adjust the spiciness to your liking: Depending on what kind of chili sauce or hot sauce you use, the spice level may vary. If you're not sure, start with less and add more until you get it just right.

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