Easy Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles 🥢🔥 Ready in 20 Minutes
These Easy Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles are bold, creamy, and packed with flavor! A perfect balance of spice, nuttiness, and tang, this 20-minute dish is ideal for weeknight cravings. Whether served warm or cold, it's a budget-friendly vegetarian favorite that hits all the right notes.
Equipment
- - Large pot (for noodles)
- - Medium bowl (for sauce)
- - Skillet or wok (optional for heating sauce with veggies)
- - Tongs or mixing spoon
Ingredients
- **For the noodles:**
- - 12 oz spaghetti or rice noodles
- - 1 tablespoon sesame oil or any neutral oil
- - 1 cup shredded carrots
- - 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- - 2 green onions chopped
- - Optional toppings: crushed peanuts cilantro, sesame seeds, lime wedges
- **For the spicy peanut sauce:**
- - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- - 1–2 teaspoons sriracha adjust to taste
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- - 1/4 cup warm water to thin
Instructions
- **Cook noodles:**
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking.
- **Make the sauce:**
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, and ginger. Slowly add warm water until the sauce is smooth and pourable.
- **Combine everything:**
- In a large bowl or skillet over low heat, toss the cooked noodles with shredded carrots, bell peppers, and green onions. Pour over the peanut sauce and mix well until evenly coated.
- **Serve:**
- Plate and top with crushed peanuts, extra sriracha, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime if desired. Serve warm or chilled!