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5-Minute Peanut Noodles

Creamy, savory, and ready in just five minutes, these peanut noodles make the ultimate quick comfort meal with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated or minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 3 tbsp warm water to thin sauce
Noodles
  • 6 oz noodles spaghetti, ramen, or rice noodles
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Pot for noodles
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil noodles in salted water according to package directions.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and chili flakes.
  3. Add warm water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  4. Drain noodles and toss immediately with peanut sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Garnish with peanuts, scallions, and cilantro before serving.

Notes

For a spicy version, add chili oil or Sriracha. Great hot or cold!