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5-Minute Peanut Noodles

5-Minute Peanut Noodles: Creamy, Easy, and Deliciously Spicy

Quick and easy 5-Minute Peanut Noodles, creamy and satisfyingly delicious with a spicy twist for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 200 grams Noodles Spaghetti, udon, or rice noodles
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or sunflower butter
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use dark soy sauce for richer flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Oil Adjust based on spice preference
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro Can substitute with green onions or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Omit if preferred simpler

Equipment

  • pot
  • colander
  • bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the noodles by bringing a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook noodles for about 4-5 minutes until al dente and drain.
  2. Mix the peanut sauce by combining peanut butter, soy sauce, and chili oil in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
  3. Drain the cooked noodles, retaining some starch, and transfer them back to the pot.
  4. Toss the warm noodles with the creamy peanut sauce until evenly coated.
  5. Adjust the sauce consistency by adding hot noodle water if too thick.
  6. Serve immediately garnished with extra chili oil and chopped cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These noodles are quick to make and versatile. Feel free to use any noodle variety and adjust the spice level to your taste.

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