Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable)
Quick, creamy noodles with rich peanut sauce ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
# What You 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:
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 Tips:
01 -
- The sauce clings to every strand creating that perfect sticky coating that makes restaurant noodles so irresistible
- Most ingredients are already sitting in your pantry waiting for a weeknight emergency
- You can adjust everything from spice level to toppings based on whats in your fridge right now
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so if making ahead, thin it with warm water before tossing with noodles
- Room temperature peanut butter whiskes into a smooth sauce much faster than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- If your sauce looks curdled or separated, keep whisking, it will come together smoothly
- Reserve some pasta water before draining, it can help thin the sauce if needed