Spicy Peanut Noodles Recipe
Spicy peanut noodles are the perfect almost no-cook recipe for summer dinners. They're light and fresh, take 20 minutes, and are so easy to customize based on what you have on hand!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon sambal or sriracha
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Remaining Ingredients
- 14 oz fresh wheat noodles
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 2-3 carrots , peeled and shredded
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 1/2 cups frozen edamame
- 4 green onions , thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime , cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
- chili oil , for topping
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce. Combine all the peanut sauce ingredients together in a small sauce pan. Warm over medium-low heat while whisking until the sugar has dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
- Cook the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the wheat noodles according to package instructions. Fresh noodles usually only need 2-4 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse really well with cold water. Toss with a bit of sesame oil.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the noodles between bowls, mix in veggies, and drizzle with peanut sauce. Top with green onion, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and chili oil. Serve with limes on the side.
Storage Instructions
- To store: This is one of those recipes where I recommend storing everything separately. Toss your cooked noodles with a bit of oil and store in a zip-top bag for up to 5 days. Store the cooled peanut sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If the sauce is a little thick, thin it with a bit of water until it's thin enough to drizzle.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 115gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 927mgPotassium: 943mgFiber: 10gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 6475IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 5mg
