Description
Discover how to make a flavorful Spicy Peanut Noodle Bowl with Shrimp or Tofu. This easy recipe is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- – 16 ounces (454 g) brown rice noodles
- – 3 large cloves garlic or 4-5 small
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh grated ginger
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil
- – 3/4 cup (180 ml) creamy peanut butter low/no salt*
- – 4 tablespoons (60 ml) low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- – 1/3-1 cup (80-240 ml) hot water hot water mixes with peanut butter more easily than cold
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- – 1-2 tablespoons (23 ml) sriracha
- – 1-2 tablespoons (23 ml) maple syrup or honey
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) red pepper flakes can omit for less spice
- – Optional: 2 tsp (10 ml) chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of water and prepare the noodles as directed on the package.
- Chop the garlic finely and place it in a pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Any oil will do; I used vegetable oil.
- Cook over low heat for around 2 minutes until the garlic is golden brown. Then, add the grated ginger and continue to cook for an additional minute.
- Take the pan off the heat and incorporate all the remaining sauce ingredients, beginning with 1/3 cup of hot water. Whisk until the mixture is smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve the desired thickness.
- The amount of water required may vary based on the peanut butter brand used and your personal taste.
- Sample the sauce and adjust with more tamari, sriracha, or other seasonings if needed. I tend to add extra tamari because I prefer a saltier taste.
- Combine about half of the sauce with the cooked noodles and stir thoroughly. The extra sauce is handy if you want to include beef, tofu, vegetables, etc.
- Avoid adding all the sauce at once, as it may be excessive depending on your preference; start with half and increase as required. I typically use all of it because I enjoy a saucy dish, but that’s entirely up to you!
- Garnish with crushed peanuts, scallions, and red pepper flakes, and enjoy your meal! This dish pairs well with vegetables and your choice of protein.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes to suit your preference.
- Experiment with almond or cashew nut butter for a unique flavor in the sauce.
- Enhance the dish with a squeeze of lime juice or fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: peanut noodles, garlic ginger sauce, spicy peanut pasta, creamy noodle dish, savory peanut sauce, Asian noodle recipe