Spicy Peanut Noodles
Chewy noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with crunchy cucumber, carrot and scallions. Delicious warm or cold, and perfect for packed lunches.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
25 min total 4 servingsEasy
Photo: Stacy Spensley · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
These spicy peanut noodles are the kind of lunch you will want to make again and again. A quick sauce of peanut butter, soy, rice vinegar, honey and chilli garlic sauce coats every strand of noodle.
They are just as good cold as they are warm, which makes them ideal for meal prep. Crunchy vegetables and chopped peanuts add texture.
Equipment you'll need
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
Tips for success
- The sauce thickens as it sits; loosen leftovers with a splash of water or lime juice.
- Natural peanut butter works but may need a little more water and honey.
- Pack the peanuts separately so they stay crunchy.
Substitutions and variations
- Use tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
- Add shredded chicken, edamame or baked tofu for extra protein.
- Swap the peanut butter for almond butter or tahini.
Storage
To store: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Recipe
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Chewy noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with crunchy cucumber, carrot and scallions. Delicious warm or cold, and perfect for packed lunches.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
Tick off ingredients as you gather them.
Peanut sauce
Noodles
Instructions
Step 1: Make the sauce
Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chilli garlic sauce, ginger and garlic, adding hot water a tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable.
Step 2: Cook the noodles
Cook the noodles according to the package. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water if serving cold.
Step 3: Toss
Toss the noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.
Step 4: Add vegetables
Add the cucumber, carrot and most of the scallions and toss again.
Step 5: Serve
Top with peanuts, the remaining scallions and cilantro. Serve warm or cold.
Cuisine: Asian-inspired · Course: Lunch
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 440
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 8 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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