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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe

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This Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles recipe offers a creamy, flavorful, and slightly spicy dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a refreshing cold noodle salad. Featuring brown rice noodles tossed in a rich peanut sauce made with garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, and sriracha, this dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes for a deliciously satisfying meal served with optional crushed peanuts and scallions.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 16 ounces brown rice noodles

Sauce

  • 3 large cloves garlic (or 4-5 small), finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any cooking oil)
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter (low/no salt recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • ⅓ – 1 cup hot water (adjust for desired consistency)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for less spice)
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook 16 ounces of brown rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Finely mince the garlic cloves. In a sauté pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over low heat, then add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Add ginger: Stir in the grated ginger and sauté for an additional 1 minute to release its flavor without burning.
  4. Prepare peanut sauce: Remove the pan from heat. Add ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter, 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1-2 tablespoons sriracha, 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and optional 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce. Begin whisking while gradually adding ⅓ cup of hot water to incorporate all ingredients smoothly. Add more hot water, up to 1 cup total, as needed to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning: Sample the sauce and adjust flavors as desired by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, sriracha for heat, or sweetener for sweetness.
  6. Toss noodles with sauce: Add roughly half of the prepared peanut sauce to the cooked noodles and toss to combine evenly. Add more sauce incrementally based on taste preference until noodles are well coated but not overpowered.
  7. Serve: Garnish with crushed peanuts, sliced scallions, and additional red pepper flakes if you like extra spice. Serve warm with steamed vegetables or your choice of protein like grilled chicken or tofu.

Notes

  • Use unsalted peanut butter and low sodium soy sauce to avoid overly salty sauce.
  • This dish can be served hot or cold; for a cold salad, toss with fresh chopped vegetables.
  • Storing leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days is recommended. Reheat with a splash of water, broth, or soy sauce to restore sauce consistency.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes based on your spice tolerance.
  • Extra sauce can be saved to enhance future meals or as a dip for vegetables.

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