Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable)
Quick, creamy peanut-coated noodles ready in 20 minutes with a rich, sticky sauce and crunchy toppings.
# 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 (cilantro), chopped (optional)
16 - Lime wedges (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water, and toss with 1 tbsp sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Gradually add the warm water, whisking until smooth and creamy.
03 - Place the cooked noodles in a large mixing bowl. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss thoroughly until evenly coated and sticky.
04 - Divide noodles among serving bowls. Top with spring onions, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, and coriander if using. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together faster than you can boil water and tastes better than takeout
- Perfect for those nights when you want something comforting but do not have hours to cook
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it sits so have that warm water ready to thin it back down if needed
- Room temperature peanut butter whiskes much smoother than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Reserve a bit of pasta water before draining to help bind the sauce if it seems too thick
- Toast your sesame seeds and peanuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes to amplify their flavor