Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable)
Quick, creamy peanut noodles coated in a rich sticky sauce perfect for easy weeknight meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Noodles
01 - 10.5 oz dried wheat noodles or spaghetti
02 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
→ Peanut Sauce
03 - 6 tbsp creamy peanut butter
04 - 3 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium recommended
05 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
09 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
10 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1/2 cup warm water
→ Toppings & Garnish
12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
15 - Fresh coriander, chopped
16 - Lime wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, rinse briefly under cold water, then toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside until ready to sauce.
02 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in warm water while whisking continuously until sauce achieves smooth, creamy consistency.
03 - Transfer cooked noodles to a large mixing bowl. Pour prepared peanut sauce over noodles and toss thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated and sauce becomes clinging and sticky.
04 - Divide sauced noodles among serving bowls. Scatter with sliced spring onions, chopped roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds. Top with fresh coriander if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together faster than you can boil water and tastes like something from a restaurant
- Perfect for those nights when you want something indulgent but do not want to actually cook
02 -
- Warm water is crucial for getting that silky sauce consistency, cold water makes the peanut butter seize up into a weird lumpy mess
- The sauce thickens as it sits, so if it seems too thin just wait a few minutes before adding more peanut butter
03 -
- Room temperature peanut butter incorporates much more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
- Taste the sauce before tossing it with the noodles and adjust anything that feels off because this is your dinner