Description
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with protein and flavor, my 20 Minute Peanut Noodle Recipe is for you! You may already have all the ingredients for the homemade peanut sauce on hand, and you can use any kind of noodles you like. Top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 5 oz Asian style noodles*
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup tamari, I like to use low sodium
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, to taste (depending on how spicy you want your sauce)
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1–2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot starch
- Salt, to taste
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, chopped fresh cilantro or green onion
Instructions
- Heat a large pot of water to a boil, add noodles and cook according to package directions. I like using the pre-cooked udon style noodles that only need to be boiled for 4-5 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside.
- Make the peanut sauce while the noodles are cooking. Add all sauce ingredients to jar, place lid on and shake until completely combined. You can also mix the sauce in a medium sized bowl, if you like.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in the sauce. Let peanut sauce cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, so that it doesn’t burn.
- Once sauce is thickened, and coats the back of your spatula, stir in the noodles and cook for a few minutes until sauce is fully incorporated into the noodles and everything is heated through. Remove from the heat and serve right away. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Asian style noodles: rice noodles, soba noodles, ramen noodles, udon noodles, lo mein noodles
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
