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15-Minute Peanut Butter Noodles

A quick and creamy noodle dish featuring a savory peanut sauce, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz dried wheat noodles
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp warm water plus extra for thinning
  • 2 stalks green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Add the wheat noodles and cook according to package instructions until tender.
  3. Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in warm water until the sauce reaches a pourable, glossy consistency.
  5. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
  6. Return the hot noodles to the pot and pour the peanut sauce over them.
  7. Toss the noodles gently with tongs until evenly coated.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of water before reheating if the sauce has thickened.