Spicy Peanut Noodles
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
722 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Description
Spicy Peanut Noodles feature udon noodles paired with a sauce made from creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, dark soy sauce (optional), garlic powder, and sesame oil, balanced with heat from Sriracha and fresh Thai red chilies. The method involves quickly boiling the udon noodles according to package instructions to maintain their chewy texture, then tossing them with the peanut sauce for an even coating. The sauce’s nuttiness combined with garlic and chili flavors creates a layered taste with savory and spicy notes.
The finished noodles can be garnished with green onions and additional diced red chilies to enhance freshness and heat. This combination offers a versatile dish that can be served warm or at room temperature and works well as a light main or a flavorful side. The relatively quick cooking process makes it accessible without requiring complex techniques or many ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 package udon noodles 450 grams
For the Peanut Sauce
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tbsp dark soy sauce optional. substitute with regular soy sauce if you do not have dark soy sauce.
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ cup water hot
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1-2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 3 red Thai chili peppers or more
Instructions
- Combine the peanut sauce together and set aside.
- At the same time, cook the udon noodles as directed on the packaging. Mine just requires me to boil water, cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.
- In a large bowl or pan, combine the noodles and sauce. Garnish with some green onions and more diced red chili peppers if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 722 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 722kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 2084mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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