Description
Delectable spicy peanut butter noodles showcase Chinese-inspired comfort combined with bold flavor profiles. Silky noodles coat each strand with creamy, spicy sauce, inviting diners to savor complex layers of tangy and rich sensations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) brown rice noodles
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) creamy peanut butter (low/no salt)
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- ⅓–1 cup (80–240 ml) hot water
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsps (15–30 ml) sriracha
- 1–2 tbsps (15–30 ml) maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes
- 2 tsps (10 ml) chili garlic sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and cook noodles until they reach a perfect al dente consistency, ensuring they maintain a slight bite and tender texture.
- Aromatic Base: Heat oil in a skillet, gently sautéing finely chopped garlic until it turns a delicate golden hue. Introduce grated ginger, allowing the aromatics to merge and intensify their flavor profile, creating a fragrant foundation for the dish.
- Sauce Crafting: Remove skillet from heat and meticulously whisk together sauce ingredients, gradually incorporating hot water to achieve a smooth, velvety consistency. The sauce should flow effortlessly, blending rich peanut notes with a subtle spicy undertone.
- Final Assembly: Lovingly coat the cooked noodles with the prepared peanut sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly embraced by the vibrant mixture. Toss with precision to create a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures.
- Garnish and Serve: Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or a dusting of red pepper flakes, adding depth and visual appeal to the final presentation.
Notes
- Maximize Noodle Texture: Cook pasta in rolling boiling water until perfectly al dente, ensuring a springy and tender bite without becoming mushy.
- Develop Aromatic Base: Gently heat oil and sauté garlic until golden, then add ginger to create a fragrant foundation that will infuse deep flavor into the dish.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Gradually add hot water while whisking sauce ingredients to achieve a smooth, pourable texture that coats noodles evenly without being too thick or thin.
- Personalize Flavor Profile: Customize heat and taste by adjusting sauce quantity and adding optional garnishes like scallions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes for extra dimension and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg