Thai Peanut Noodles - Blendofspicesbysara (2024)

Thai Peanut Noodles are made with tender noodles, fresh colorful veggies and tossed with a spicy peanut sauce that could be whip up in less than 30 minutes. Easy to prepare, full of flavor and oh so satisfying!

This is a perfect meal prep dish for lunches and dinner throughout the week.

INGREDIENTS FOR THAI PEANUT NOODLES:

Thai peanut sesame noodles are a simple dish that has fantastic flavor and will become a family favorite!

• Noodles : These are a wider noodle and best for thick, rich sauces that can hold the sauce on each noodle.
• Veggies : You can any veggies, protein in this recipe.
• Peanuts : Great for garnish and added texture.
• Green onions: This too is for a garnish as well as flavoring

Peanut Sesame Noodle Sauce Ingredients:

• Peanut Butter : Thick and creamy peanut butter is smooth and silky that helps bind the sauce and the noodles together.
• Soy Sauce : Add this Asian favorite that brings out a salty and classic flavoring to the sauce.
• Sesame Oil : A unique flavoring that is just the perfect touch to this peanut sesame noodle sauce.
• Hot Water : Brings the sauce smooth and tasty!
• Minced Garlic : Always a favorite to me!
• Ginger : Fresh ginger is best and can be shredded easily.
• Sriracha Chili Sauce: Add a little spice to your noodles.
• Brown Sugar/ Honey : Helps to balance the flavor, Optional.

HOW TO MAKE ASIAN PEANUT SAUCE?

To make the Asian peanut sauce, you will need soy sauce (I always use low-sodium), ginger, garlic, brown sugar, vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil (to enhance the nutty flavor) and of course, peanut butter. Combine all ingredients in a measuring cup or blend in processor. You can store the sauce in the fridge to use later (just remember to shake well before using) or pour over hot noodles and toss. I like to heat up the sauce in a pan to make sure the peanut butter is nicely melted.

HOW TO MAKE THAI PEANUT NOODLES?

To make Thai Peanut Noodles, you only need two ingredients: noodles and peanut sauce.

• Cook noodles according to the directions on the package.
• Whisk all ingredients for the peanut sauce and combine with noodles.
• You can add thinly sliced carrots, cabbage, thinly sliced peppers and even cubed chicken to make the dish even more filling. You can go for a simple meal and garnish the noodles with chopped green onions and toasted peanuts for extra crunch.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR NOODLES?

Whether you’re looking to add more veggies or protein , we’ve got you covered:

• Veggies: sautéed stir fry veggies or my favorite combo: bell peppers and onion would be great stirred into the pasta. Be sure to season them with salt and pepper for flavor!
• Chicken: I love using leftover rotisserie chicken. No extra cooking involved and it’s already seasoned!
• Tofu: This crispy baked tofu would be delicious on top of the tender noodles.
• Gluten Free: If you are gluten intolerant I have heard that Tamari is a great substitute for the soy sauce and gluten-free noodles. You can also use zucchini spirals or cauliflower rice for more choices.
• Peanut Free: This is a great way to add in your favorite nut butter. Stick with a creamy and smooth nut butter for best results and leaving this nut free for those allergic or prefer not to have the peanut taste.
• Spicy: You can never go wrong with a little spice. Heat just enhances and turns up a recipe to the next level. Red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or paprika are also great seasonings for a little extra spice.

What would YOU add to bulk this dish up? Let me know in the comments below!

CAN THESE NOODLES BE SERVED COLD?

Thai peanut noodles can be served cold, room temperature, or warm. The choice is yours!

I tend to eat them immediately warm, then I enjoy leftovers cold the next day for lunch! If the sauce has thickened up, stir in a little leftover pasta water.

WHAT NOODLES TO USE IN THIS DISH?

If you look at the Asian section of your grocery store, you will find several kinds of noodles. You can use any you like in this dish! If you don’t want to buy special noodles or don’t have time for a trip to the store, use spaghetti or fettuccine noodles. Ramen noodles from a soup packet work great too! Simply cook and toss with the sauce.

CAN I USE CRUCCHY PEANUT BUTTER?

Crunchy, creamy, all-natural, processed. You can use any kind of peanut butter in this recipe.

All natural crunchy peanut butter tends to be a bit thicker than processed or creamy peanut butter, so if you’re using that you may need additional liquid to thin out the sauce.

HOW TO STORE?

These Thai peanut noodles can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To reheat, just pop a bowl of noodles in the microwave or in a pot on the stove until warm. They do dry out in the fridge so, before reheating, add a little bit of water and maybe some extra sauce too!

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