Peanut Noodles
This quick Peanut Noodles recipe features rice noodles coated in a flavorful peanut sauce with soy, sesame, and a hint of spice. Mixed with colorful veggies like broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas, it's a deliciously easy Asian-inspired dish. Topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and peanuts, it's a satisfying weeknight dinner with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- Wok or large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) rice noodles
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 cup snap peas trimmed
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped peanuts for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Noodles:
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, Sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Adjust the spice level to your liking.
Stir-Fry Vegetables:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine Noodles and Sauce:
- Add the cooked noodles to the wok along with the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and the vegetables are evenly distributed.
Serve:
- Transfer the spicy peanut noodles stir-fry to serving plates or bowls.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on your preferences or what's available.
- For added protein, toss in some cooked tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Sriracha in the sauce.
- Make it ahead of time and refrigerate; it's delicious served cold as well.