Description
This Easy Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles recipe delivers a quick and flavorful dish packed with creamy peanut sauce, a hint of lime, and a touch of sriracha heat. Perfect for a fast lunch or dinner, these noodles are garnished with fresh green onions, crushed peanuts, and optional cilantro, making every bite vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz rice noodles
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha (or more for extra heat)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup warm water
Garnishes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Crushed peanuts (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, drain the noodles well and set them aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, minced garlic, and warm water until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Toss Noodles With Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce and toss thoroughly until every strand is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro over the top for added texture and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the spicy Thai peanut noodles immediately while fresh and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Notes
- You can adjust the sriracha level to make the dish more or less spicy according to your preference.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- The noodles can be served warm or chilled, making this dish versatile for any season.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reused for salads or as a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
