Spicy Peanut Noodles (Printable Copy)

Noodles coated in spicy peanut sauce with fresh vegetables and bold flavors for an easy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 12 oz dried rice noodles or spaghetti

→ Peanut Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
06 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 2-3 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 1/4 cup warm water, more as needed

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

11 - 1 cup shredded carrots
12 - 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
02 - Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and warm water until smooth. Add more water as needed for desired consistency.
03 - In a large bowl, toss noodles with shredded carrots and bell pepper. Pour sauce over and mix until evenly coated.
04 - Divide noodles into serving bowls. Top with scallions, roasted peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for a cold noodle dish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish, so no more takeout orders when hunger strikes.
  • The peanut sauce hits that perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy that makes you want seconds.
  • Endlessly customizable—swap vegetables, add protein, dial the heat up or down based on your mood.
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it—future you will thank you.
  • Cold noodles are actually better the next day after the flavors have had time to get to know each other, so don't hesitate to make this ahead.
03 -
  • Toast your own peanuts in a dry skillet for five minutes if you have time—the difference between fresh and stale peanuts in that final crunch is worth those few minutes.
  • Grate your ginger fresh every single time; it's sharper and more alive than anything pre-jarred, and it genuinely changes the sauce's personality.
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