10-Minute Peanut Noodles (Print Version)
Easy ramen tossed in a rich, sweet-and-spicy peanut butter sauce. A quick and affordable dish done in just 10 minutes.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 (3-ounce) pack of dry instant ramen noodles; discard the seasoning packet
→ Peanut Sauce
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2 tablespoons natural unsweetened peanut butter, creamy
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½ tablespoon rich dark soy sauce
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½ teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spiciness)
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, your choice
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A teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Salt, as needed
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½ teaspoon sesame oil, toasted for extra flavor
→ Garnish
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1 chopped green onion
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1 tablespoon crushed peanuts, toasted
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Optional: chopped fresh red chili
# Steps:
01 -
Cook the dry ramen noodles until they're firm but tender. Save ¼ cup of the cooking water, then drain the noodles and toss the packet.
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Stir together peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, honey, lemon juice, salt, sesame oil, and the ¼ cup of warm noodle water until all smooth.
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Taste the sauce and tweak the flavors if something feels off.
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Mix the drained noodles with the sauce, then toss in some green onions and peanuts. Stir until evenly coated.
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Top with more green onions, peanuts, and a bit of chili if you want extra heat.
# Helpful Notes:
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Adding warm noodle water makes the sauce smoother
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Control how spicy it is by adjusting the sriracha
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Takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish