Description
Peanut noodles are creamy, nutty, and delicious. This quick and easy, vegan homemade takeout recipe is loaded with flavor and is ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) dry wheat noodles (or spaghetti)
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots, peeled and thinly shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
For the peanut butter sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or hoisin sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar (or balsamic vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons hot water (or more, as needed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add noodles and a little bit of salt and cook according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to help separate the noodles. Once cooked, drain the noodles well and set aside.
- While cooking the noodles, combine the peanut butter sauce ingredients in a medium mixing bowl including peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, hot water, garlic, and ginger. Mix well until smooth, about 1 minute. If it is too thick for you, add in a little more hot water to thin it out. You can also mix the sauce mixture in a saucepan and heat it over low heat for 1 minute to help the ingredients blend into each other more easily, especially the peanut butter. Set aside.
- To assemble the noodles, add the cooked noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and peanut butter sauce in a large mixing bowl. Toss well to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
How to store: Peanut noodles are best served fresh. Once the noodles start getting cold, they can start to stick together. If you happen to have leftovers, allow the peanut butter noodles to cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat peanut noodles over the stove either in a steamer basket over boiling water or in a small pan. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring frequently. If reheating in the pan, you may need add a splash of water if the sauce has become too thick or sticky. You can also reheat these noodles in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Noodles
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Chinese