Sesame Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
9 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
391 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Sesame Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe
Description
Sesame Peanut Butter Noodles are made by cooking 6 ounces of Asian-style noodles, such as soba, rice noodles, or ramen without seasoning packets, then draining them. The sauce blends pure sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and freshly grated ginger whisked together to form a creamy, cohesive coating. When poured over the hot noodles and tossed, the sauce evenly adheres, giving each strand a rich, nutty flavor with bright acidic notes.
Optional garnishes include sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds that add fresh flavor and slight texture contrast. This dish is easy to prepare and lends itself to customizing noodle types. The peanut butter creates a smooth consistency that binds the sauce, while ginger and garlic contribute aromatic depth without overpowering.
Traditional pasta such as fettuccine or linguini can also be used as a substitute for Asian noodles to adjust the style or based on what is available in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 6 oz. asian noodles like soba, rice noodles, or even ramen noodles without the flavor packet, your favorite
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil pure
- 1 1/2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ½ tsp. ginger root fresh, grated
- green onion sliced green onions (3), sesame seeds (1 1/2 tsp), optional garnish
- sesame seeds sliced green onions (3), sesame seeds (1 1/2 tsp), optional garnish
Instructions
- Cook and drain the noodles according to the package directions.
- In a medium bowl, add the sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Whisk until well combined. The peanut butter should completely break down to create a smooth sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the hot noodles. Toss to coat.
- Optional: top each serving with 1 sliced green onion and ½ teaspoon of sesame seeds.
Notes
- Feel free to use fettuccine or linguini pasta instead of Asian noodles if preferred.
- Nutrition information is calculated based on soba noodles as the noodle choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3rd of the recipe | |
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 56.7g | 19% |
| Protein | 11.5g | 23% |
| Fat | 14.4g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.