Sticky Peanut Butter Noodles (Printable View)
Creamy peanut butter noodles coated in a rich, sticky sauce ready in 20 minutes.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Cook noodles according to package directions 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, 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 Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes start to finish, faster than delivery could ever arrive
- The sauce hits every craveable flavor note at once—salty, sweet, spicy, and rich
02 -
- The sauce will seem too thick at first—keep adding warm water a tablespoon at a time until it's thin enough to coat the noodles easily
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones, so take the peanut butter out of the fridge ahead of time
03 -
- Rinse your cooked noodles with cold water—this washes away excess starch and prevents that gummy texture
- Toast your peanuts and sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before serving—the extra fragrance is worth the extra step