Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable)
Quick, creamy noodles with rich peanut butter sauce ready in 20 minutes. Ideal for satisfying weeknight dinners.
# 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
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
16 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook 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 peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Gradually add warm water, whisking until smooth and creamy.
03 - Place cooked noodles in a large mixing bowl. Pour peanut sauce over 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. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes with pantry staples you probably already have
- That perfect sticky cling to every noodle makes each bite impossibly satisfying
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so if it looks too thin at first, give it a few minutes
- Room temperature peanut butter whiskes in seconds, but cold peanut butter will fight you every step of the way
03 -
- Toasted sesame seeds from a jar work, but toasting raw ones in a dry pan for thirty seconds changes everything
- The lime squeeze isn't optional, it's the acid bright that makes all the flavors pop