Skip takeout and make these amazing Thai peanut noodles at home! This dish comes together in just 10 minutes and delivers the perfect balance of spicy, creamy, and savory flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick dinner or a meal-prep-friendly recipe, this one's a winner!
🌟 Thai Peanut Noodles
Peanut butter is the real star here, it’s packed with flavor and pairs beautifully with chili paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, all tossed with tender noodles. You can even make the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for an even quicker meal on busy days.
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🔪 How to Make Thai Peanut Noodles
All you need is noodles and peanut sauce! Simply boil the noodles according to the package instructions.
While they cook, whisk together all the peanut sauce ingredients. Want to turn this into a full meal? Toss in some snap peas, shredded carrots, sliced chicken, edamame, or bell peppers. Otherwise, just top with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a simple but delicious dish.
🔪 How to Make Thai Peanut Sauce
This sauce is what makes the dish so flavorful! It’s made with:
- Peanut butter for creaminess
- Soy sauce for umami
- Sesame oil for richness
- Sriracha and chili paste for heat
- Brown sugar to balance the flavors
- Vinegar to add a little tang
- Garlic and ginger for depth
Just whisk everything together in a bowl or measuring cup until smooth. If you’re making it ahead, store it in the fridge and give it a quick stir before using. When mixed with warm noodles, the peanut butter melts beautifully, creating the ultimate creamy sauce.
🍽 What Noodles to Use?
You can use almost any type of noodles for this dish! Traditional options like Lo Mein or rice noodles work great, but if you don’t have them, fettuccine, spaghetti, or even plain ramen noodles will do just fine. Just cook the noodles, toss them in the sauce, and enjoy!
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Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili paste sambal oelek
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 ounces noodles Lo Mein, rice noodles, fettuccine, etc.
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Taste and adjust the spice level by adding more chili paste if needed.
- Heat the sauce in the microwave or in a pan until slightly warm, then toss it with the noodles until fully coated.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately!
Notes
- To make this a heartier meal, add in snap peas, shredded carrots, diced chicken, bell peppers, or edamame.
- Feel free to use any noodles you have on hand, including fettuccine, spaghetti, or even instant ramen (without the seasoning packet).
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