Oh boy, have I ever told you how much I love Thai food? Yup, I do...and a lot. I spent some time in Thailand about 10 years ago (was it really that long ago?) and just fell head over heels for all the Thai food goodness. One of my all-time favorite dishes is Spicy Peanut Noodles, seriously, so good! A couple years ago I had it in my head to finally figure out how to make this favorite dish o'mine cause eating out every time you crave this dish isn't that great for the budget. I bet I spent a good week straight trying to figure out how to make this dish myself, probably making this dish 10 times trying to get it juuuuust right. I tried everything from sesame oil, fish oil and a whole slew of other asian-type add-ins and finally came upon the perfect ingredients list which, amazingly, contains none of that!? True story.
To me, this dish is absolutely perfect. It tastes just like how I remember it from when I visited Thailand. The best part is that the ingredients list is fairly simple and you probably have most of it in your pantry right now. The second best part about this dish is that you can make it in the time it takes you to boil water and make noodles, be it spaghetti or udon. I love quick and easy meals...but you already knew that ;-) And it also makes a great leftover aseating cold Spicy Peanut Noodles is just about as awesome as it gets!
Spicy Peanut Noodles
3 tbsp peanut butter
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp honey
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp hot sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 oz noodles (spaghetti, udon, etc)
Veggie toppings such as julienne carrots, red peppers, cabbage
Crushed peanuts
Fill a medium saucepan with water for the noodles and add noodles once water is rapidly boiling. Follow package directions as to how long to cook noodles. In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce honey, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, and chicken broth until peanut butter is melted and all ingredients are combined well. Drain noodles and place them in a medium sized bowl. Add in spicy peanut sauce and mix well. Plate out noodles and add your vegetable toppings of choice and crushed peanuts. Enjoy!
Mmm, here is all you need to make this fabulous dish! So simple and so good.
This dish is usually one of my go-to quick family meals when I forget to to menu plan (even my kids love it!) so I normally use some type of spaghetti noodle instead of the more traditional Udon noodle as my pantry is always stocked with spaghetti noodles. They all taste great as the sauce is what gives this dish life. Try using whatever you have on hand!
Go ahead and cook up your noodles based on the package directions first.
Then while the water is boiling, in a small saucepan add in the honey, peanut butter and soy sauce. If you want to skip a step and don't want to add crushed peanuts at the end, you can just use crunchy peanut butter instead...an easy peasy substitution!
Next add in the ground ginger, minced garlic, and hot sauce. If you aren't much of a hot sauce lover, you can go light on this ingredient. I personally like a little kick in this dish so I use the full 2 teaspoons but you could always halve it as well!
Add in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and mix everything well. Cook over medium heat until that peanut butter is melted and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Your spicy noodle sauce should look a-somethin' like this when it is done.
Drain your noodles and place in a medium-sized bowl, then add in your sauce. It might seem as if the sauce is runny but just wait a few minutes and it will magically thicken up as the sauce cools down. It will be even thicker if you choose to eat this dish cold...YUM!
I like to add some carrots, cabbage or whatever veggies I have on hand at the very end (as well as a sprinkling of crushed peanuts!) when I serve this dish but you can always add it all in with the sauce and mix it up in that step too.
Perfection! The best and easiest Spicy Peanut Noodles ever!
Enjoy my friends!
XOXO,
Labels: Dinner, Lunch, Recipes
FAQs
Dip your veggies
Carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, red peppers, and snow peas are just some of the vegetables that taste great when paired with Thai Peanut Sauce. Try a unique twist with your veggies and dip Summer Rolls into the rich, peanut flavor!
What to put peanut butter on? ›
How to Use Homemade Peanut Butter
- Slather it onto a slice of crusty bread.
- Drizzle it over a bowl of oatmeal, granola, or overnight oats.
- Use it as the binder in homemade granola bars or energy balls.
- Make it into a tangy peanut sauce to serve with noodles, spring rolls, or bowls.
Unfortunately we would not recommend freezing any leftovers, as the noodles and salad will become very soft when thawed. Leftovers should keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Transfer the noodles and salad to an airtight container and refrigerate straightaway.
What goes well with spicy peanut sauce? ›
Cucumbers: Slice a cucumber into spears or chips, and you'll have an excellent dipping vegetable for peanut sauce. Cucumbers are often featured in Asian cooking because they offer a cool complement to a spicy sauce. Carrots: Carrots are delicious when combined with thick sauces.
What is Chinese peanut sauce made of? ›
This sauce is made using peanut butter, sauces like hot sauce, vinegar and soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free), garlic and seasoning. It can be seasoned as you like.
What can peanut butter do to your body? ›
Improved heart health
One of the main fats in peanut butter is oleic acid. When substituted for other fats in your diet, oleic acid helps maintain good cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure. Managing these levels in your body can lower the risk of heart disease. Peanut butter also contains omega-6 fatty acid.
What vegetables go well with peanut butter? ›
Sliced sweet potato provides a simple flavor that will work well with most of the ingredients you'd normally put on peanut butter toast. Even peanut butter and jelly taste good on a sweet potato! Sweet potatoes are also a great source of nutrients, like vitamins A and C.
Is it good to rub peanut butter on your skin? ›
Peanuts' healthy fats and vitamin E can help nourish and hydrate your skin, leaving it soft and glowing. One of the easiest ways to use peanut butter for your skin is as a face mask. Simply apply a thin layer of peanut butter to your face, leave it on for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.
What is a substitute for peanut butter in noodles? ›
If you run out of peanut butter, you can use tahini instead, although the dish's flavor would be substantially different. SOY SAUCE: you can use regular soy sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, gluten-free tamari sauce, or coconut aminos. MAPLE SYRUP: substitute with brown sugar, palm sugar, agave syrup, or honey.
How to reheat peanut noodles? ›
How to reheat: Reheat peanut noodles over the stove either in a steamer basket over boiling water or in a small pan. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring frequently. If reheating in the pan, you may need add a splash of water if the sauce has become too thick or sticky.
Instead, transfer the sauce to an ice cube tray, freeze it, then place the cubes in a freezer bag. This way, you can thaw out the amount you need and preserve the rest. Frozen peanut sauce typically lasts for about eight months.
What to add to noodles to make them taste better? ›
I'm talking simple sauces and condiments like:
- Miso paste.
- Chili bean sauce.
- Thai curry paste.
- Japanese curry powder.
- Fish sauce.
- Harissa.
- Vinegar.
- Ponzu.
11 Toppings to Make Your Instant Noodles Tastier and Healthier
- Pesto. This classic Italian sauce combines ingredients like garlic cloves, parmesan and basil, which gives it its signature green colour. ...
- Pesto. ...
- Cheese Slices. ...
- Cheese Slices. ...
- Sesame Seeds and Flaxseeds. ...
- Sesame Seeds and Flaxseeds. ...
- Edamame Beans. ...
- Edamame Beans.
Some of my go-to vegetables are mushrooms, cabbage, celery, carrots, onion, broccoli, zucchini, and baby corn. If you are on a time crunch, you can also add in pre-chopped coleslaw salad mix, and you got lunch ready in 10 minutes!
Where is peanut sauce used? ›
It is usually added to main ingredients (meat or vegetable) to add taste, used as dipping sauce such as sambal kacang (a mixture of ground chilli and fried peanuts) for otak-otak or ketan or as a dressing on vegetables. Satays are commonly served with peanut sauce.
What to eat with creamy peanut butter? ›
Read on for some food suggestions to pair with peanut butter the next time you're craving a healthy, delicious snack.
- Fruit. Fruit and peanut butter go together almost as well as peanut butter and jelly - but this pairing is healthier! ...
- Celery. ...
- Pretzel Sticks. ...
- Chocolate. ...
- Salads. ...
- Breakfast Food. ...
- Sweet Potato. ...
- Noodle Dishes.
Peanut butter serves as the base of this versatile sauce. Use it to marinate chicken or shrimp, dress your salads, or as a dip for veggies or grilled meat. You can adjust the consistency by adding more or less water.
What do you eat melted peanut butter with? ›
This Is Hands Down The BEST Way To Eat Peanut Butter
- Pour It Over Ice Cream. Or, just top the bowl of melted PB with a scoop or two of vanilla, chocolate, or whatever you've got in the freezer.
- Mix It Into Granola Or Yogurt (Or Both!) ...
- Drizzle It Over Popcorn. ...
- Eat It With A Spoon. ...
- Dip Chocolate In It.
