Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe
Description
The Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe features a peanut sauce that integrates creamy peanut butter with soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, and ginger, creating a sauce with sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy notes. The sauce is thinned carefully with water to achieve a smooth consistency. The noodles are cooked until tender yet firm, then coated evenly in the warmed peanut sauce. Garnishes like green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes add freshness, crunch, and a mild kick to the dish. This combination results in a flavorful noodle dish that is rich and satisfying, with a balance of creamy and zesty elements. The recipe encourages customization by using various noodle types and optionally adding vegetables or proteins to suit taste and dietary needs.
The recipe is practical for cooks who want a flavorful noodle dish that showcases peanut sauce in a straightforward preparation. It suits lunch or dinner and works well with a variety of noodle types. Preparing the sauce separately and carefully adjusting the thickness ensures a well-coated final dish.
Ingredients
FOR THE THAI PEANUT SAUCE
- ¼ cup peanut butter use ½ cup for more peanut flavor, creamy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce or use sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or use 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon water or more as needed for thinning, or stock
FOR THE THAI PEANUT NOODLES
- 8 ounces noodles use rice, flour, egg, ramen noodles, udon noodles
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame oil
- red pepper flakes garnish, crushed, fresh chopped, crumbled, or
- green onion
- peanuts
- sesame seeds
Instructions
FOR THE THAI PEANUT SAUCE
- Whisk all of the ingredients together, except for the water, in a small bowl until well combined and the sauce is nice and smooth.
- Add water a teaspoon at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.
FOR THE THAI PEANUT NOODLES
- Prepare the noodles in hot water per the packaging directions until done, about 4-5 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat and add the Thai peanut sauce. Stir and heat for 1 minute.
- Stir in the noodles and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer to bowls. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Peanut sauce thickness can be adjusted by adding water gradually until desired consistency.
- Use your preferred noodle type, cooked according to package instructions for best texture.
- Customize by adding vegetables or proteins to enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Garnish with green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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