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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

Quick and Creamy Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles You’ll Love

Delightful Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Peanut Butter chunky or smooth
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Mushroom Soy Sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Chili Oil or regular chili oil
  • 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes) or other chili powders
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or omit if less acidity is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional, skip if using sweetened peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons Water for adjusting consistency
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Dry Wheat Noodles or rice noodles for gluten-free
For the Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Spring Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander fresh herb
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, dark mushroom soy sauce, garlic chili oil, gochugaru, rice vinegar, and sugar. Whisk together until smooth.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add dry wheat noodles and cook according to package instructions until chewy. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of noodle water.
  3. Transfer drained noodles into the bowl with sauce mixture. Toss vigorously until noodles are evenly coated.
  4. If sauce is too thick, add reserved noodle water gradually while tossing until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Plate the noodles and garnish with spring onions, coriander, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always taste the sauce before combining with noodles. Adjust soy sauce or vinegar as needed. Overcooked noodles will not absorb sauce well.

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