A simple and tasty recipe for Peanut Sesame Noodles that combines creamy peanut butter with noodles for a delicious meal.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Boiling and Mixing
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces spaghetti or rice noodles
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup crushed peanuts (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti or rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles with the peanut sauce. Toss until the noodles are evenly coated.
Add the chopped green onions and cilantro to the noodles, and gently mix to combine.
Serve the noodles in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts and sesame seeds.
Notes
For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the noodles.
You can customize the dish by adding vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.