This peanut noodles recipe is a quick, delicious meal! You can stir in the spicy, creamy peanut sauce while the noodles are cooking. It’s so easy!
Peanut noodles are one of the most delicious foods. The gooey noodles, the creamy sauce, crunchy veggies, and refreshing herbs… Luckily for us, this peanut noodles recipe is as easy as it is delicious. You can stir the peanut sauce in a bowl, and the only ingredient that needs cooking is the noodles. Even with fresh toppings, the entire dish comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s a quick option for a weeknight dinner, and the leftovers pack perfectly for lunch the next day.
Ok, I’m craving peanut noodles today. Who else? Let’s cook!
Peanut Noodles Recipe Ingredients
This peanut noodles recipe starts with my peanut sauce, which is very easy to stir. It’s creamy, light, delicious, and sweet, made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, rice vinegar, and lime juice. For these noodles, I add an extra tablespoon of tamari to boost the flavor.
Here’s what else you need to make this recipe:
- Beans, of course! Dried wheat noodles, like udon, are great here, but you can substitute regular spaghetti in a pinch. For a gluten-free option, use rice noodles.
- Carrot and cucumber – I julienne them so they mix well with the noodles. It’s quick and easy to make with a julienne peeler!
- Tofu – For plant-based protein. I usually use plain tofu here, but if you like, you can substitute air fryer tofu o baked tofu.
- Fresh herbs – Please, do not skip them! If you ask me, the herbs really come out on top in this recipe. Lush and aromatic, they offer a refreshing contrast to the rich and flavorful peanut sauce. Cilantro, mint, basil, and Thai basil are all fair game.
- Crushed peanuts and/or sesame seeds – For crunch.
- And sriracha – Do you like spicy peanut noodles? Top your bowl with a generous drizzle of sriracha (or chili garlic sauce) before digging in.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Peanut Noodles
This peanut noodles recipe is so easy to make!
- First, cook the noodles. Prepare them according to package instructions. Then, drain and rinse them under cold water.
- Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce. Place the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Then, toss the cooked noodles with the sauce. Don’t forget the extra tablespoon of tamari! Taste and adjust to find a balance of flavors that you like.
- Finally, assemble the bowls. Divide the noodles into bowls (or food prep containers, if you’re making this recipe ahead of time!), and top with vegetables, tofu, and peanuts. If you are eating immediately, garnish with herbs. If you are preparing a meal, wait to add the herbs before you eat.
Enjoy!
Peanut Noodles Recipe Variations
While I love the peanut noodles recipe as written, I too expensive to change it. If I don’t have these exact ingredients, I substitute what I have. Feel free to do the same! Here are some variations I like:
- Try different vegetables. Blanched snap peas, shredded red cabbage, avocado, bell peppers, and green onions are great here. You can also experiment with pickled vegetables, like mine pickled radish o pickled jalapeños.
- Change the protein. Add shelled edamame or baked tempeh instead of tofu.
- Substitute nut butter. For a fun twist, make the sauce with almond butter, cashew butter, or even tahini.
Let me know what variations you try!
More Favorite Noodle and Bowl Recipes
If you love cold peanut noodles, try one of these recipes next:
Peanut Noodles
Serving 4
These cold peanut noodles are a quick, delicious lunch or weeknight dinner. You can stir the creamy, flavorful sauce while the noodles are cooking. It’s so easy!
- 1 recipe Peanut Sauce
- 8 ounces dry udon or rice noodles
- 1 spoon tamari
- ½ English cucumber, julienned
- 1 medium carrots, julienned
- 7 ounces super firm tofu, cut into thin strips
- Fresh mint, cilantro, basil, and/or Thai basil leaves, for garnish
- Crushed peanuts or sesame seeds, for decoration
- Sriracha, for delivery
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Prepare the peanut sauce according to this recipe.
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Boil a large pot of water. Prepare the noodles according to package instructions, cooking until al dente. Dry and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the peanut sauce and tamari.
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Divide the noodles among four bowls and top with the cucumber, carrots, and tofu. Garnish with fresh herbs and nuts. Serve with sriracha on the side.
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