Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe - nutty, slightly spicy sauce tossed with noodles that cooks in just 10 minutes. The easiest and fastest takeout dinner you can make in your own kitchen!
This is a perfect meal prep dish for lunches and dinner throughout the week, just like my Quick Teriyaki Chicken and the oh-so-delicious Honey Lemon Chicken.
THAI PEANUT NOODLES
Who knew peanut butter can truly transform a bowl of noodles into one flavor-packed dish! Whisk it with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste and brown sugar and cooked noodles for a simple yet filling meal ready in 10 minutes. These Thai Sesame Noodles are the fastest dinner you can make on a busy day. You can even make the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
HOW TO MAKE THAI PEANUT NOODLES?
To make Thai Peanut Noodles, you only need two ingredients: noodles and peanut sauce.
- Cook noodles according to the directions on the package.
- Whisk all ingredients for the peanut sauce and combine with noodles.
- You can add thinly sliced carrots, edamame beans or split peas, thinly sliced peppers and even cubed chicken to make the dish even more filling. You can go for a simple meal and garnish the noodles with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
HOW TO MAKE ASIAN PEANUT SAUCE?
To make the Asian peanut sauce, you will need soy sauce (I always use low-sodium), brown sugar, vinegar (rice or apple cider vinegar), chili paste (for a little kick) or Sriracha, sesame oil (to enhance the nutty flavor) and of course, peanut butter. Combine all ingredients in a measuring cup (like Pyrex) and whisk until smooth. You can store the sauce in the fridge to use later (just remember to shake well before using) or pour over hot noodles and toss. I like to heat up the sauce in a pan to make sure the peanut butter is nicely melted.
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WHAT NOODLES TO USE IN ASIAN NOODLE DISH?
If you look at the Asian section of your grocery store, you will find several kinds of noodles. You can use any you like in this dish! If you don't want to buy special noodles or don't have time for a trip to the store, use spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. Ramen noodles from a soup packet work great too! Simply cook and toss with the sauce.
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Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or honey
- ½ teaspoon chili paste like sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 oz. noodles fettuccine, lo mein or other
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to instructions on the package. Drain and keep warm.
- Whisk all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl or measuring cup. Make sure the sauce is smooth and the peanut butter mixed well with all ingredients. Taste and add more chili paste if needed.
- Heat up the sauce in a pan or in a microwave and pour over noodles. Toss to coat.
- Garnish noodles with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve.
Jenn says
These are absolutely delicious! I shared the recipe with several people.
I used 6 ounces of noodles so there would be more sauce on the noodles and it worked out great.
I plan to try many more of your recipes. Thank you!
Anna says
I'm so glad! Thank you so much, Jenn!
Kevin says
I just made this without looking at your recipe. I was looking up recipes to see if I missed something. Thinking, it needed an additional ingredient. Good Recipe.
Except I missed stuff from your recipe. The Ginger helped.
I don't think I will add vinegar or sugar though.
I used Sriracha, it adds the sweetness and heat for me.
With aslo some ground pepper.
Anna says
Thanks, Kevin!
Joy Ledbetter says
Wow! So easy and delicious! I topped it off with cilantro because i love it. I will be making this again!
Rach says
So easy to make 10/10 flavorful! I added some shrimp and topped it with green onions, sesame seeds, & crispy onions. Will make it again. Thanks for the simple and awesomw recipe...
Maia Morgan says
Oh my goodness! This sauce was so good! I added chicken (white and dark meat) and Asian style veggies. What a delicious meal!! Making again soon.
Jola says
Sometimes ordering food over the phone takes longer than making that great pasta. How much flavor in it! Delicious
Catherine Traugott says
Wonderfully yummy!
Nicole says
Super recipe! I used honey-roasted peanut butter and that satisfied the need for any extra sweetener in the recipe. Also chunky peanut butter for a little crunch and then you don’t need to add chopped peanuts. The second time I made this I added fresh lime juice and that elevated an already delicious dish to even better.
Don’t be afraid to use substitutions as needed… I’m out of soy sauce so I used teriyaki sauce. No chili paste but red pepper flakes worked just fine and added a nice heat. I do think the sesame oil is a must though… other oils would definitely change the flavor significantly.
Krzysztof says
Your recipe proves that you can eat delicious food at home and not spend money in a restaurant. And dinner is quick
Krzysztof says
I love Thai cuisine. The pasta is wonderful
Przyprawione sercem says
Asia on a plate. Quick and tasty
SHERI THOMASSON says
Yum! These are so good! I didn't have chili paste so I used Sriracha. Added sesame seeds, chopped green onion and chopped peanuts. I'll be making these on a regular basis.
Laurel says
Flavor was ok, but the noodles were DRY. Ended up adding an entire can of coconut milk to help, and it did.
Lucy says
Sooooo good!!! Was watching big bang theory and wanted some type if asian noodles. These hit the spot! I did add the 1 tsp of chili paste. This was just right
y simpson says
This recipe is perfect! Is the 338 calories for the whole amount or per serving? Also, how many cups or tablespoons is each serving?
Jodi says
Delicious and easy .Thanks for your recipe. I added chopped peanuts for garnish too