10-Minute Peanut Noodles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 small packet (3 oz) dry ramen noodles, skip using the seasoning mix
→ Peanut Sauce
02 -
2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter, unsweetened
03 -
½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
04 -
½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 -
1 tablespoon spicy sriracha (adjust to your liking)
06 -
1 tablespoon sweet honey or maple syrup
07 -
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
08 -
Salt, as much as you prefer
09 -
½ teaspoon sesame oil, toasted
→ Garnish
10 -
1 green onion, finely sliced
11 -
1 tablespoon crushed, toasted peanuts
12 -
Fresh red chili slices, optional for heat
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring water to boil and cook noodles until firm. Toss the flavor packet and save ¼ cup of the cooking liquid before draining.
02 -
Stir together peanut butter, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice, sesame oil, salt, and the ¼ cup of hot cooking water until smooth.
03 -
Taste the sauce and tweak any flavors to get it just right for you.
04 -
Mix the noodles into your sauce, adding some green onions and peanuts. Keep stirring to coat everything evenly.
05 -
Top it off with extra green onions, peanuts, and some chili if you want an extra kick.
# Notes:
01 -
Use the hot noodle water to help the sauce blend better
02 -
Add more or less sriracha if you'd like it hotter or milder
03 -
This all comes together in under 10 minutes