Spicy Peanut Noodles - Khin's Kitchen (2024)

Easy spicy peanut noodles recipe that you can whip up everything in 10 minutes. If you’ve been searching a quick hassle-free peanut noodle, this is the right recipe for you!

All you need are a choice of egg, wheat, or rice noodles, peanut butter, chilli oil, and simple pantry staples ingredients.

What do you cook when you have a busy schedule? On my busy days, I make quick and easy noodles or fried rice. 10-Minute Chilli Garlic Noodles and Mushroom Fried Rice recipe are also my top favourite meatless, quick-fix meals that you might also love. If you like peanut noodles, you would love our reader favourite Peanut butter chicken recipe as well. It's creamy and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Universal Peanut Noodle

This peanut spicy noodle ticks all the boxes for spicy noodle lovers! It's savoury, spicy, umami, nutty, and a bit tangy in taste. No cooking is required, and it's super easy to customise to your own taste.

This recipe is perfect for lazy day dinners or for the whole family. The portion size on the recipe card can be increased or reduced.

If you are not a peanut fan, you can easily swap peanut butter for sesame paste, soy butter, chickpea butter, or a choice of no-nut butter. It’s a great protein-rich noodle dish for vegans and vegetarians.

What type of peanut butter to use?

My top choice: I highly recommend using organic smooth peanut butter, which contains 100% peanuts and has a naturally rich, creamy, nutty flavour. It doesn’t contain any palm oil, added sugar, or additives.

Can I use regular sweetened peanut butter? Yes, you can if you have it on hand, but please be aware that the sauce might be sweeter than raw peanut butter.

How about crunchy ( chunky ) peanut butter? It’s a great option if you love a bit of crunchy texture in the sauce.

Basic Ingredients

The following are the key ingredients you will need to make this noodle with peanut sauce. For exact measurements and a printable written recipe, please scroll down to the recipe card.

Ramen Noodles

I find the ramen noodles are the best texture for soaking up the sauce. You can use up any instant ramen packets sitting in the pantry. Discard the seasoning sachets, boil the noodles according to the packet instructions, and toss with this peanut sauce.

For Chilli Oil

• Dried crushed chilli
• Fresh Garlic
• Sesame seeds
• Cooking oil - preferably neutral flavour oil

For Peanut Sauce

• Peanut butter
• Sesame oil
• Rice vinegar
• Regular soy sauce
• Dark soy sauce
• Vegetable or Chicken bouillon

Garnish

• Spring onions ( scallions )
• Roasted peanuts

How to cook spicy peanut noodles?

1. Make Chilli Oil

In a heat-proof bowl, add crushed chilli flakes, minced garlic, and sesame seeds. In a small pot, heat neutral-flavour oil until smoking hot. Turn off the heat once the smoke starts to appear.

Gently pour hot oil over the chilli garlic bowl and let it sizzle for a few seconds. Stir it well and set it aside. ( If you are using store-bought chilli oil, you can skip this step. )

2. Boil the Noodles

Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add noodles and cook the ramen noodles for 3-4 minutes or until al dante. ( Cooking time can be varied depending on the types of noodles you use. )

3. Make Chilli Peanut Sauce

While the noodles are cooking, you can prepare the peanut sauce. In a ramen bowl or large serving bowl, add the prepared chilli oil, peanut butter, regular soy sauce, dark soy, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

Scoop a couple of tablespoons of boiling noodle water and pour it into the sauce. Mix everything well until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

4. Combine Noodles and Sauce

Once the noodles are cooked, drain the water out and place it in the peanut sauce. Coat the noodles well with the sauce. ( Add more hot water if the sauce is too thick and sticky. )

Divide the noodles into each serving bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and chopped spring onions.

Choice of Noodles

You can use any of your favourite noodles or pasta, from Asian to Italian. My top favourites are ramen, udon, egg, and pad Thai rice noodles.

Udon: If you love chewy, thick wheat noodles, Japanese udon noodles are a great option. Vacuumed, sealed udon is super quick to prepare if you are on the go. I’ve used udon in my Quick Peanut Udon recipe.

Egg Noodles: You can never go wrong with peanut sauce and egg noodles. Fresh egg noodles or dried egg noodles of your choice.

Rice noodles: Love Thai-inspired peanut sauce with noodles? Try this recipe with rice noodles ( Pad Thai noodles ).

Toppings you can add

Level up your spicy peanut noodles with a mix of toppings and garnish! For a bit of crunch, add some roasted crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, crispy fried shallots, or fried garlic.

If you love extra veggies, topped with fresh spring onions, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, steamed/blanched broccoli, pak choi ( bok choy ), etc.

Love additional protein? Simply add boiled egg, hard-boiled egg, Japanese ramen egg, Korean Mayak egg, Char Siu, Cooked Prawns, Soy Sauce Chicken or throw in any leftover cooked chicken or seafood.

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