Name: Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 16 ounces brown rice noodles; 3 large cloves garlic or 4-5 small, finely minced; 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil recommended); 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter; 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; 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for less spice); Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

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Introduction

Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles offer a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors that come together in a quick, satisfying meal. This dish is simple to prepare and works wonderfully as a versatile base for adding your favorite proteins or veggies.

A bowl of thick, creamy brown noodles sits at the center, tangled and coated with a glossy sauce. The noodles are topped with chopped peanuts, bright green sliced scallions, and sprinkled with red chili flakes, adding pops of color and texture. Black chopsticks rest on the left side of the bowl. The bowl itself is white with a slight speckled texture, placed on a white marbled surface with scattered green onions around it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

16 ounces brown rice noodles
3 large cloves garlic (or 4–5 small cloves)
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon oil
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
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
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for less spice)
Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the brown rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Finely mince the garlic and heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 3: Add the grated ginger to the pan and continue to sauté for 1 more minute.
Step 4: Remove the pan from heat and add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup or honey, red pepper flakes, and chili garlic sauce if using. Start by adding 1/3 cup of hot water.
Step 5: Whisk the sauce ingredients together until smooth, adding more hot water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Step 6: Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as desired—more soy sauce for saltiness or extra sriracha for heat.
Step 7: Add about half of the sauce to the cooked noodles and toss to combine. You can add more sauce later based on your preference.
Step 8: Serve the noodles topped with crushed peanuts, scallions, and extra red pepper flakes. Enjoy alongside your choice of vegetables or protein.

Tips & Variations

Use hot water when mixing the peanut sauce to help it blend smoothly and prevent clumps.
Add cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make the dish a complete meal.
For a nuttier flavor, try using crunchy peanut butter or sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes and sriracha.

Storage

Store leftover noodles and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of water if the sauce thickens. Toss noodles with sauce just before serving for best texture.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a single layer of brown noodles coated in a sauce, topped with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and red chili flakes scattered across the surface, sitting on a white marbled texture surface with black chopsticks nearby and small white bowls of green onions and chili flakes in the blurred background, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of noodles?

Yes, you can substitute brown rice noodles with soba, udon, or even spaghetti if preferred. Just cook them according to package instructions.

How spicy is this dish?

The spice level is adjustable depending on how much sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili garlic sauce you add. You can easily make it milder or hotter to suit your taste.