Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable)

Quick, creamy noodles with rich peanut butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes for easy 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 (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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • Its endlessly customizable with whatever protein or vegetables need using up
02 -
  • The sauce thickens as it sits, so add an extra splash of water when reheating leftovers
  • Room temperature noodles absorb sauce better than piping hot ones, which can make the sauce separate
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving to unlock their nutty flavor
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep it in the fridge for emergency noodles all week long

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