Great tasting and versatile Noodles dish with a difference!
⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 👨🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes | 🍽 Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Noodles:
- 12 oz (340g) wheat noodles or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup warm water (to thin)
- Juice of 1 lime
For Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup julienned cucumber
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Cook noodles: Boil noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Make peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and lime juice. Add warm water gradually until you reach desired consistency (should be smooth and pourable).
- Sauté aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine: Add cooked noodles to the pan. Pour peanut sauce over noodles and toss until evenly coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls. Top with crushed peanuts, green onions, cucumber, carrots, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Serve with lime wedges.
Chef’s Tips:
- Serve warm or cold—both are delicious!
- Add protein: grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu
- Adjust spice level with more or less sriracha
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days
- Double the sauce recipe—it’s addictive!
Why It Went Viral:
These noodles are ridiculously easy, incredibly flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes. The creamy peanut sauce is addictive, and the fresh toppings add the perfect crunch!
Nutritional Highlights: Good source of protein from peanut butter, customizable with veggies, energy-boosting