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    Home » 30 Minute Meals

    Peanut Noodles

    Published: Apr 10, 2023 · by Nico

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    Peanut noodles are tossed with a creamy and delicious peanut sauce made with just a few simple ingredients.

    They are an easy meal packed with flavor and nutrition, and you can customize them with your favorite veggies, protein, and toppings.

    Peanut noodles with broccoli and silver fork
    On this page:
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storage
    • More Asian-Inspired Dinners
    • More Noodle Recipes
    • Recipe

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    Peanut noodles are a delicious south-east Asian-inspired noodle recipe that is easy to put together in less than half an hour with your favorite noodles, veggies of choice, and a quick and easy peanut sauce.

    Although most people associate this recipe with Thailand and call it Thai peanut noodles, this is an American recipe in all its glory, and we've never seen anything even close to it in Thailand.

    Peanut sauce is used mainly in Indonesian cuisine (think satay, gado-gado, karedok) and only in rare instances is used in Thai cooking (on satays and a few other dishes).

    You can use most types of noodles for this recipe. We tried it with udon noodles, rice noodles, and even spaghetti; they all worked wonderfully.

    All you've got to do is make our delicious peanut sauce with peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, and a few other simple ingredients.

    Then toss the noodles with sauce and chopped veggies of your choice (we use bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli) and enjoy this simple and fulfilling dish.

    Peanut noodles are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, and they are a delicious way to enjoy a satisfying and healthy dish in no time!

    Ps. For extra added protein, you can add fried tofu, air fryer tofu, marinated tofu, or tempeh bacon. Pan-fried chicken strips work too.

    Peanut noodles with scallions

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    peanut noodles

    Noodles: our favorite noodles for this dish flat rice noodles (like the ones used in pad thai) and udon noodles, but you can also use spaghetti or other long-shaped pasta, soba noodles, ramen noodles, egg noodles, or different types of Asian noodles.

    Peanut sauce

    Peanut butter: you can use smooth or chunky peanut butter. 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.

    Lime juice: substitute with rice vinegar.

    Sriracha sauce: that's a Thai chili sauce that you can substitute with chili powder, red pepper flakes, or any other chili sauce.

    Garlic: go for fresh grated or crushed garlic.

    Ginger: fresh ginger, peeled and grated.

    Vegetables

    Red bell pepper: you can also use yellow or green bell peppers cut into bite-size slices. Substitute thinly sliced red cabbage for bell peppers.

    Carrot: cut into thin matches (julienne) or grated with the large holes of a box grater or food processor.

    Broccoli: optional, but we love adding in some steamed or lightly boiled broccoli. They are a perfect match with the peanut sauce. Substitute with edamame beans.

    Scallions: also known as green onions or spring onions. Use the white and light-green parts for tossing with the noddles and the green tops for garnishing. Substitute shallots for scallions.

    Garnish (optional)

    Crushed peanuts: you can add them on top or toss them with the noodles.

    Sesame seeds: they look super cute on top of the noodles.

    Sesame oil: if you have it in your pantry, drizzle a few drops on top of the peanut noodles for a flavor boost.

    Fried onions: they add a nice tasty crunch. Substitute with fresh cilantro.

    Peanut noodles with broccoli

    Instructions

    1. Make the peanut sauce

    To a medium bowl, add peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sriracha, grated garlic, and grated ginger.

    Peanut noodles sauce with soy sauce and peanut butter

    Whisk until well combined.

    If necessary, add one to two tablespoons of water to thin up the sauce. This varies depending on the brand of peanut butter used.

    Tip: you can make the sauce in advance and store it in the fridge for 4 days.

    Peanut noodle dressing in a white bowl

    2. Boil the noodles

    Boil the noodles in lightly salted water as per package instructions.

    Tip: if you cook the noodles ahead of time, drain them, then cool them under running cold water to prevent them from overcooking and sticking to each other.

    coooked udon noodles in a sift

    3. Toss with veggies

    Chop the veggies into bite-size pieces.

    • Bell peppers: cut into small strips.
    • Carrots: long thin matches or grated with large holes.
    • Scallions: thinly sliced.
    • Peanuts: coarsely chopped with a knife.
    • Broccoli: optional, cut into small florets, then steamed or boiled.
    Peanut noodles with fresh veggies and udon

    Add the veggies and the peanuts to a large mixing bowl with the peanut sauce and the noodles and toss until combined.

    Peanut noodles in creamy peanut sauce

    Serve in a bowl topped with the green tops of the scallions, sesame seeds, and optionally a squeeze of lime juice, a drizzle of sesame oil, and some crispy onions.

    Peanut noodles with scallions

    Serving suggestions

    Add some protein on top or the side:

    • Air fryer tofu (paprika, olive oil, garlic powder, tofu, cornstarch, etc.)
    • Fried tofu (tofu, garlic powder, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, etc.)
    • Marinated tofu (apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, oregano, rosemary, etc.)
    • Scrambled tofu (plant milk, tofu, kala namak, garlic powder, salt, etc.)
    • Fried tofu with fork
      Fried Tofu
    • air fryer tofu
      Air Fryer Tofu
    • marinated tofu on rice
      Marinated Tofu
    • Tofu scramble on bread with vegetables
      Tofu Scramble

    Storage

    Make Ahead: you can make the peanut sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge in a sealed jar for 4 days. You can make peanut noodles up to a day in advance; however, if you do so, reduce the amount of garlic in the sauce as it gets stronger as it sits in the fridge.

    Refrigerator: peanut noodles keep well for a couple of days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can eat the noodles cold, at room temperature, or lightly warmed with a microwave.

    Freezer: this recipe is not suitable for freezing.

    Peanut noodles with scallions

    More Asian-Inspired Dinners

    Better-than-takeaway dinner that you can make at home? Try these flavor-packed and Asian-inspired meal ideas:

    • Thai red curry (coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, basil, bell pepper, eggplant, ginger, etc.)
    • Kung pao tofu (peanuts, soy sauce, tofu, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, bell pepper, etc.)
    • Lentil curry (dried lentils, garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, curry, canned tomatoes, etc.)
    • Asian cucumber salad (red onions, lemon juice, cucumber, soy sauce, sesame seeds, etc.)
    • Orange tofu (orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, tofu, scallions, cornstarch, etc.)
    • Tofu curry (cauliflower, coconut milk, canned tomatoes, tofu, curry, garam masala, etc.)
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    • lentil curry with basmati rice
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    • Asian cucumber salad with pickled onions and sesame seeds
      Asian Cucumber Salad
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    More Noodle Recipes

    Get more Asian-inspired noodle recipes from these easy meals:

    • Tofu stir fry (broccoli, mushroom, bell pepper, scallions, noodles, sesame seeds, etc.)
    • Udon yaki (udon noodles, scallions, tofu, bell pepper, ginger, onion, soy sauce, mirin, etc.)
    • Tofu soup (soy sauce, zucchini, tofu, mushrooms, scallions, vegetable broth, etc.)
    • Braised tofu (sugar, soy sauce, tofu, bell pepper, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, etc.)
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    • Yaki Udon with bok choy
      Yaki Udon
    • tofu soup with spoon
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    • braised tofu on a white plate
      Braised Tofu

    For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page.

    Recipe

    Peanut noodles with broccoli and sesame seeds

    Peanut Noodles

    Author: Nico
    Peanut noodles are tossed with a creamy and delicious peanut sauce made with just a few simple ingredients.
    They are an easy meal packed with flavor and nutrition, and you can customize them with your favorite veggies, protein, and toppings.
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Asian-American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 466 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 8 ounces dry noodles double the amount if you use pre-cooked noodles like vacuum-packed udon noodles.

    Peanut Sauce

    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup soy sauce
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
    • 1 clove garlic grated
    • 1 teaspoon ginger grated

    Vegetables

    • 1 cup red bell pepper cut into strips
    • 1 large carrot cut into matches or grated
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced, save green tops for garnishing
    • 2 cups broccoli florets boiled
    • ¼ cup roasted peanuts coarsely chopped

    Garnish (optional)

    • 4 wedges lime
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
    • 1 drizzle sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons crunchy onions
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    Instructions
     

    MAKE THE PEANUT SAUCE

    • To a medium bowl, add ½ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, 1 clove garlic (grated), and 1 teaspoon ginger (grated).
      Whisk until well combined and set aside.
      Peanut noodle dressing in a white bowl

    BOIL THE NOODLES

    • Boil 8 ounces dry noodles in lightly salted water as per package instructions. If you use precooked noodles (like vacuum packed udon) then you'll need double the amount.
      coooked udon noodles in a sift

    TOSS WITH VEGGIES

    • To a large mixing bowl, add the peanut sauce, chopped veggies, boiled noodles, and crushed peanuts.
      Note: if you add the broccoli florets, boil them or steam them until tender-crisp first.
      Peanut noodles with fresh veggies and udon
    • Toss until well combined, then taste and adjust for salt (you might need to add a pinch) and lime juice.
      Peanut noodles in creamy peanut sauce
    • Serve in a bowl and garnish with green scallion tops, sesame seeds, a lime wedge, and sesame oil.
      Peanut noodles with broccoli

    Video Recipe

    Peanut Noodles in 20 minutes

    Notes

    Nutrition information is for 1 serving of peanut noodles out of 4 servings.
    SUBSTITUTIONS
    Noodles: you can use any noodles such as udon noodles, flat rice noodles, ramen noodles, spaghetti, and more.
    Peanut butter: sub tahini sauce.
    Soy sauce: sub tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
    Maple syrup: sub agave syrup, honey, palm sugar, or brown sugar.
    Lime juice: sub rice vinegar.
    Sriracha sauce: sub chili powder, red pepper flakes, or any other chili sauce.
    Garlic and ginger: sub garlic and ginger paste.
    Vegetables: pick your favorites, as long as they can be eaten raw or lightly boiled.
    MAKE AHEAD & STORAGE
    Make Ahead: you can make the peanut sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge in a sealed jar for 4 days. You can make peanut noodles up to a day in advance; however, if you do so, reduce the amount of garlic in the sauce because the garlic flavor gets stronger as it sits in the fridge.
    Refrigerator: peanut noodles keep well for a couple of days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can eat the noodles cold, at room temperature, or lightly warmed with a microwave.
    Freezer: this recipe is not suitable for freezing.

    Nutritional Values

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Noodles
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    466
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    22
    g
    34
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    10
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    672
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    53
    g
    18
    %
    Dietary Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    17
    g
    19
    %
    Protein
     
    20
    g
    40
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4528
    IU
    91
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.4
    mg
    20
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    97
    mg
    118
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    4
    mg
    27
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    63
    µg
    60
    %
    Calcium
     
    80
    mg
    8
    %
    Folate
     
    103
    µg
    26
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    Manganese
     
    1
    mg
    50
    %
    Magnesium
     
    106
    mg
    27
    %
    Zinc
     
    2
    mg
    13
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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