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.
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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Nutty, slightly spicy sauce tossed with noodles, cooks in just 10 minutes. The easiest and fastest takeout dinner you can make in your own kitchen!
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste like sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 oz. noodles fettuccine, lo mein or other
- 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.
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.
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.
Gabby says
How critical is it to make this recipe with smooth peanut butter (I only have Skippy’s Natural Super Chunk on hand)?
Carin says
I make it with chunky and it’s fine. You just need to make sure everything is at room temp or it won’t mix as well
Anna says
Thank you for sharing, Carin!
Kaylie says
Fantastic and easy to make… i added a couple things cuz i always look at a recipe as a mere guide… cilantro, onion powder, lime juice and crushed peanuts… so yummy… will definitely make again, and again!!
Jordan Holman says
Quick and tasty. I think the recipe is a nice balance of ingredients.i think it’s important to use low sodium soy sauce as the recipe calls for, otherwise it will be too salty. I only had regular soy sauce so I used less and added coconut milk. Tasted pretty good. I added more chili paste and one added clove of garlic. My favorite go-to meal.
Jordan Holman says
I also added shaved carrots and bok choy
Jamie says
Are the carrots and bok choy raw?
Angie says
This was so easy and absolutrly delicious. We love spicy in my home so I added a bit more pepper. I also added some coconut milk as another reviewer had recommended. Everyone loved it. No leftovers. Definitely a new addition to our menu. Made some pan seared red curry thai chicken and prawns to go with it
Anna says
Hi Angie! That’s fantastic! I love that you added coconut milk and that everyone loved it! Thank you so much for trying my recipe!
Isabel says
This was tasty! I would suggest halfing the soy sauce and then adding more to taste if necessary, and I would probably add a bit more ginger (I love that stuff).
Anna says
Thanks, Isabel!
Zoe Lendvay says
Amazing! I’ve been missing Pad Thai and couldn’t find a recipe with the ingredients I had at home – we aren’t going shopping a lot. I was so delighted to find this recipe! No chili paste so I added some ketchup with cayenne. Also added in a little shredded carrot and scrambled egg for colour! Nice work, my family loved it!
Anna says
Yay! I am so glad the noodles were a hit! Thank you for trying my recipe, Zoe! PS: I love the addition of carrots and egg!
Jonathan B says
Oops forgot to rate the recipe!
Jonathan says
This recipe was so good! I just made a few modifications: Used 2 Tbsp of low sodium soy sauce instead of the 1/4 cup, and used fresh lime juice instead of vinegar. Also stir fried some thin sliced carrots, onions, broccoli and tofu to add to it. Was a big hit. Bookmarked the recipe as it’s definitely a keeper.
Miriam says
Great base recipe! I modified the serving of each ingredient to taste! I also added chicken marinades with oyster sauce, garlic chili sauce, msg, and pepper – fried it in garlic and seasoned wok oil. Then, added broccoli and carrots along with the sauce! To the sauce, I added fish sauce, msg, and black pepper – oyster sauce too!
Soooo good! Also added almond butter for extra creaminess.
Lauren says
My children love noodles and this was a huge hit! Add rotisserie chicken to make a complete meal but so so good thank you.
Melanie King says
And I meant to give it 5 stars!
Melanie King says
Loved this recipe this was the first time trying peanut noodles. Didn’t have chili sauce on hand but used red pepper flakes it added just the right amount of heat .Also added chicken and carrots and peas . Will definitely add this to our rotation . Thank you for your recipe
Anna says
Sounds great! Thank you for making my recipe, Melanie!
Ann Shallcross says
We loved your recipe and will make it again and again. Thanks so much!!
Veronica says
I love this recipe! Found it one evening when I was craving Thai noodles but didn’t want take out. So easy and satisfying. I had all the ingredients in my pantry. Since I had to drag out my cutting board anyway. I finely minced a clove of garlic and threw it in with the sauce. I microwaved the sauce for 30s to make sure the on was all melted. I also thinly sliced a red bell pepper and threw that in the colander before draining the cooked noodz. So good!
Anna says
Hi Veronica! I am so glad you like the recipe! Love your tips about red bell pepper. Sounds perfect! Thank you so much for trying my recipe!
Gail Waisanen says
Too sweet. If I make it again, I’ll leave the honey out.
Nathalie says
Delicious…. I like it with more sauce so I added coconut milk…. Very nice recipe. Thank you.👍🏼👍🏼
Anna says
Thank you so much, Nathalie! I love the addition of coconut milk!
Ashley says
Really delicious! We made it with Fettuccini noodles and spicy Thai chili sauce. We also crushed peanuts on top. Sooooooo delicious and so easy!
Anna says
Hi Ashley! Yay! That’s fantastic! I love that you added Thai chili sauce and peanuts! Thank you for trying my recipe!
Marie says
Easy to make and soooo delicious
Anna says
Thank you so much, Marie!
Heather says
I made this but used sweet chili sauce and used fettuccini noodles. Added chicken and brocolli to make it a complete meal. So delicious. Definately making again.
[email protected] says
Hi Heather! That sounds perfect! Thank you so much for making my recipe!
Gretchen says
Sooooo good! I love Thai peanut noodles—this is a great basic recipe with all the right ingredients. I just added some fresh lime juice and some veggies: julienned red pepper, carrots and cilantro. Delicious!
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I am so glad you love the recipe, Gretchen! Thank you so much! I think adding veggies sounds great!
Robin says
Yes! This was quick, easy, flavorful, and just DELICIOUS. Added edamame, as suggested, and probably almost tripled the chili paste portion because we love the stuff. We are making this again tomorrow.
[email protected] says
Hi Robin! Yay! I am so glad you love it! My Hubby always adds more chili paste too! 😀 Thank you for the comment!
Pam says
This is easy and delicious! Used red curry paste since I didn’t have the chili paste and added a few dashes of hot chili oil. Served with Soba noodles. The leftovers are going in jars to make great lunches to bring to work. My co-workers will be jealous! Thanks for sharing!
Maureen says
I made this tonight and it will be a regular in my Asian line up. Or any time, as far as that goes! I used sweet chili sauce because that’s all I had on hand and I used Fini Linguini. The noodles took longer to cook than it did to make the sauce. This is so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
[email protected] says
Hi Maureen! That’s wonderful! We are obsessed with these noodles and I am so happy to know you love the recipe. Thank you so much for trying it!
Sandra says
It looks and sounds so good! Would love to give this a try!
Kathy says
Made it tonight, followed recipe w\o changes except for adding siracha for more heat. It was delicious and a definite keeper of a recipe. I think the sauce coyld go on just about anything. Can’t wait for breakfast!!
[email protected] says
Hi Kathy! Yay! That’s awesome! I completely agree: the sauce is crazy delicious! 😀 Thank you so much!!
Sarah Walker Caron says
I LOVE Thai Sesame Noodles. YUM!
[email protected] says
So delicious, right? And easy! 😀
Jacque Hastert says
I can’t wait to make this Asain dish!
Des says
This sounds fantastic!
Carolyn says
I love peanut sauce. I could put it over everything!
Natalia says
I love noodles, but I haven’t tried it with peanuts! Hope to try this recipe out this week! 🙂
Kimberly says
This is my kind of pasta dish, the flavors are outstanding!
Dee says
This would make an amazing dinner for a busy day!
Delaney says
I want to try this so bad!
Michael Wurm Jr says
Wow!! I need to try this recipe. It sounds so delicious!! Yum
xo Michael
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
Thai food is one of our family’s favorites!!
Amanda says
This is one of my favorite meals to make! Everyone loves it!
Julie Blanner says
Who knew Asian could be so easy!