- Why did the noodles clump together?
- Rice noodles release a lot of starch. Rinse with cold water immediately after cooking and toss with oil if not using right away.
15-Minute Peanut Noodles
Peanut butter isn't just for sandwiches; it's a staple of Asian cuisine (think satay sauce). Its creamy, fatty texture coats slippery rice noodles perfectly, while soy sauce and vinegar balance the flavors with salt, acid, and umami.
Ingredients
7
oz
Rice Noodles
3
tbsp
Creamy Peanut Butter
2
tbsp
Soy Sauce
1
tbsp
Rice Vinegar
1
tbsp
Honey
1
tsp
Fresh Ginger (grated)
1
clove
Garlic (crushed)
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
1/4
cup
Warm Water
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
1
bunch
Fresh Cilantro
2
stalks
Green Onions
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Equipment Needed
- Large Bowl (for soaking noodles)
- Small Bowl (for sauce)
- Skillet or Wok
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Peanuts
Soy
Instructions
1
✓
Soak rice noodles in hot water until tender (follow package directions). Drain and rinse.
Tip: Rice noodles don't need 'cooking' in the traditional sense, just rehydrating.
2
✓
Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth (peanut butter, soy, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, oil, water).
Tip: Warm water helps dissolve the peanut butter for a smooth emulsion.
3
✓
Heat the sauce in a skillet for a minute, then toss in the noodles.
Tip: Heat thickens the sauce, helping it cling to the noodles.
4
✓
Serve garnished with sesame seeds and greens.
Tip: Fresh onion and cilantro provide necessary crunch against the creamy noodles.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 7 oz Rice Noodles
- 3 tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/4 cup Warm Water
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 2 stalks Green Onions