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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe

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This Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles recipe features tender brown rice noodles tossed in a creamy, flavorful peanut sauce with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy notes. Enhanced with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil, it’s a quick and satisfying dish ideal for a weeknight dinner or a vibrant lunch option.

Ingredients

Noodles

  • 16 ounces brown rice noodles

Peanut Sauce

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

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles: Prepare the brown rice noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare Garlic and Ginger: Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. Set aside.
  3. Make the Peanut Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter with hot water, starting with 1/3 cup and adding more as needed to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Mixing with hot water helps the peanut butter blend more easily.
  4. Add Flavorings to Sauce: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, oil, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup or honey, and red pepper flakes. If using chili garlic sauce, add it now. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are incorporated.
  5. Toss Noodles with Sauce: Place the drained noodles in a large mixing bowl. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and toss well to ensure an even coating.
  6. Serve: Transfer the seasoned noodles to serving dishes. Optionally garnish with chopped peanuts, scallions, or fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately either warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Adjust sriracha and red pepper flakes to control spice level according to taste preference.
  • Use low sodium tamari or soy sauce to keep salt levels moderate.
  • Brown rice noodles offer a gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat noodles.
  • The dish can be served warm or cold, making it great for meal prep or lunchboxes.
  • Optional chili garlic sauce adds extra heat and depth of flavor if you prefer it spicier.

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