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.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

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

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.

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