5 Minute Spicy Peanut Noodles – Quick Weeknight Meal
These 5-Minute Spicy Peanut Noodles are creamy, bold, and lightning-fast. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors tossed with noodles and ready to eat in minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 oz noodles (ramen, rice noodles, or spaghetti)
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp hot water (as needed)
- Optional toppings: scallions, peanuts, sesame seeds, cucumber, herbs
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, garlic, chili sauce, and sesame oil.
- Add hot water gradually until smooth and pourable.
- Toss sauce with cooked noodles until well coated.
- Top with optional garnishes and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Great for meal prep.
- Add protein or veggies for a complete meal.