Spicy peanut noodles, make the peanut sauce and toss with your preferred noodles or pasta and serve within 25 minutes.

If you need a quick-to-serve meal from your stovetop to your table then you need to try this fantastic peanut butter noodle recipe.

What to serve with easy peanut noodles.

I like to add some peanut chicken stir fry for extra crunch.

• Serve with some garlic bread, garlic toast or cheese bread sticks.
• You can add an extra layer of chicken or beef stir-fries. here are a few.
  • Teriyaki chicken with pepper and onion.
  • Devilled Thai cashew chicken stir-fry(easy skillet dish).
  • devilled chilli chicken stir-fry(Sri Lankan).
  • chilli chicken dry(Indo-Chinese recipe)
  • chilli paneer(Indo Chinese recipe).
  • beef teriyaki stir-fry(quick and easy recipe)
  • Beef and green beans stir-fry.
  • Kankun(kang kong), soy, garlic Beef stir-fry.

TIPS to cook noodles with peanut butter sauce.

Use a thicker noodle/pasta for better absorption of the sauce and ease of mixing thoroughly.

Cook the noodle or pasta to the correct consistency, not overcooked or undercooked but to the correct consistency. this could mean a few minutes less than the package’s recommended time.

The peanut sauce gives the dish its flavour, the recommended quantity gives you enough peanut butter sauce to coat the recommended amount of pasta or noodles.

If you add more pasta/noodles the quantity of sauce will not be enough and the peanut noodles will turn quite bland. keep this in mind and use the exact amount or double the peanut sauce to use as needed.

FAQ: noodles with peanut sauce.

• Can I make this peanut noodle recipe ahead of time?
  • I would suggest making the peanut sauce ahead of time.
  • An hour before the serving time, cook the noodles/pasta and toss both together.

• Can I add veggies to the peanut noodles?
  • Yes, stir-fry some bell peppers, spinach, thinly sliced carrots, and cucumber can be added to this noodle dish.

• What would be the best substitute for peanut butter?
  • Substitute with any of the other nut butter available to you. cashews, almonds, and hazelnuts are a few you can try.

Utensils and appliances needed

• Chopping board and knife.
• Heavy-bottomed pan to cook the pasta/noodles in.
• Large bowl to strain the pasta/noodles into.
• Large frying pan or wok to make the peanut noodles.

Storing

Leftovers can be refrigerated and consumed within 48 hours.

Reheating

Use a few tablespoons of water and warm the peanut noodles over a stovetop.

More noodle and pasta recipes.

Sriracha shrimp stir-fry noodles.

lunch box stir-fried egg noodles.

Red curry pasta(Thai & dairy-free).

Chicken lo mein(one pot meals).

Coconut Curry pasta/Dairy-free.

RECIPE DIFFICULTY- EASY

Ingredients for the peanut sauce.

The ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

300g of fettuccine pasta or thick noodles that can absorb the flavours

1/2 a cup of peanut butter(crunchy or smooth, this will give you extra peanut sauce to use as needed)

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

2 teaspoons of sesame oil

4 tablespoons of sugar/honey

1 tablespoon of red chilli flakes

3 cloves of garlic minced

1 teaspoon of minced ginger

2 tablespoons of rice vinegar(substitute with any mild white vinegar)

1/3 cup water

Crushed peanuts(optional)

Chopped green scallions(optional)

How to make spicy peanut butter noodles

Cook as per instruction of the noodle or fettuccine package. Drain and set aside.

Avoid leaving the drained noodles for long as they will take on a dry texture.

Making the peanut sauce for the noodles.

Add peanut butter, soy sauce, red chilli flakes, minced ginger and garlic, water, sugar or honey into a bowl.

Stir until you have a smooth paste. taste and make necessary adjustments with salt, spiciness, extra peanut butter etc.

Add sauce to a large frying pan or wok that can accommodate the noodles/pasta.

Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes just until slightly thick.

Add the cooked noodles/pasta. toss with the peanut sauce until well coated.

Make sure to do this for at least 2 minutes.

Do a final taste test and make the necessary adjustments.

Add your favourite chicken or beef stir-fry on top(I’ve given a few ideas above).

Garnish with crushed peanuts and chopped scallions and serve while slightly warm.

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