Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe (2024)

Thai Peanut Noodles Recipe (Peanut Butter Noodles)

Are you ready for a big bowl of comforting noodles? It doesn't get any more comforting that this dish. We're talking Thai-Style Peanut Noodles, and they are sure to satisfy.

What I love about this recipe is that it's quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients - peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice - and it works with any of your favorite noodles.

All it takes is whisking the peanut butter sauce ingredients in a bowl and tossing it with your cooked noodles.

It's also very easy to customize by adding in any of your favorite stir fry vegetables and/or proteins for a more complete dish, though it is perfectly delicious on its own.

It's perfect for spicy food lovers who want great flavor in a hurry.

Let's talk about how to make Thai peanut noodles, shall we?

Thai Peanut Noodles Ingredients

The full ingredients list with measurements is listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• FOR THE THAI PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE INGREDIENTS
• Peanut Butter. Use creamy or chunky, to your preference.
• Soy Sauce.
• Rice Vinegar.
• Chili-Garlic Sauce. Try my homemade chili-garlic sauce. Or use sriracha.
• Sesame Oil.
• Honey. Or use brown sugar. Optional. You can omit sugars if desired.
• Fresh Lime Juice. Adds a nice pop of acidity, but also flavor.
• Garlic. Use garlic powder or fresh garlic.
• Ginger. Use ginger powder or fresh ginger.
• Water or Stock. For thinning the peanut butter sauce, if desired.
• FOR THE THAI PEANUT NOODLES
• Noodles. Use rice noodles, flour, egg, ramen noodles, udon noodles, or others.
• Sesame Oil.
• Garnish. Crushed red pepper flakes, fresh chopped green onion, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds, lime wedges.

How to Make Thai Peanut Noodles - the Recipe Method

FOR THE THAI PEANUT SAUCE

• Whisk all of the ingredients together, except for the water, in a small bowl until well combined and the sauce is nice and smooth.
• Add water a teaspoon at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.

FOR THE THAI PEANUT NOODLES

• Prepare the noodles according to package instructions until done in boiling water, about 4-5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat and add the Thai peanut sauce. Stir and heat for 1 minute.
• Stir in the cooked noodles and toss to evenly coat.
• Transfer to bowls. Garnish and serve.

Boom! Done! Your peanut butter noodles are ready to serve. Easy enough to make, isn't it? Serve it as a flavorful side dish, or make an extra batch and serve it as your main.

Recipe Tips & Notes

• Do you like your peanut noodles extra saucy? You can easily double the batch of peanut butter sauce. Sauce it up, my friends!
• Customize your peanut butter noodles with your favorite veggies, like red bell peppers, spicy chilies, onions, green onion, carrots, and more. Or, serve with white or brown rice instead.
• You can also add in your favorite proteins like stir fried chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu.
• You can make the easy Thai peanut sauce ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator to make this recipe any time you'd like, so quick and easy, perfect for meal prep.

Storage & Leftovers

Leftover peanut sauce noodles will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It isn't bad served cold, but is easily reheated in a microwave or tossed in a hot pan.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my easy peanut noodles recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!

Cookbook Recommendation

If you enjoy spicy cooking, I hope you'll check out my cookbook! 75 easy recipes with big, bold flavor.

• The Spicy Food Lovers' Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)

Tools Used For This Recipe

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HexClad 12 Inch Hybrid Stainless Steel Wok Pan with Stay-Cool Handle - I've been loving this wok, makes stir frying and clean up so easy.