Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles Recipe
This Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles recipe combines creamy, savory peanut butter with a spicy sriracha kick and umami-rich soy sauce to create a quick, flavorful twist on classic instant ramen. Perfect for a fast weeknight meal, it’s topped with crunchy peanuts and fresh green onions for texture and a touch of heat from optional fresh chili.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Ramen
- 1 pack or 3 oz dry instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packet)
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (unsweetened, natural)
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup reserved warm noodles water
Toppings
- 1 chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon crushed toasted peanuts
- Chopped fresh red chili (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ramen noodles: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil; discard the flavor packet, add the ramen noodles, and cook until al dente or according to package directions. Be sure to reserve ¼ cup of the noodles cooking water before draining the noodles.
- Make the peanut butter sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, sriracha, dark soy sauce, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, toasted sesame oil, and the reserved ¼ cup warm noodles water until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed—add more sriracha for heat, honey for sweetness, or soy sauce for saltiness according to your preference.
- Mix noodles with the sauce: Add the drained ramen noodles to the peanut butter sauce, then fold in the chopped green onion and crushed toasted peanuts. Toss everything until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the noodles and garnish with additional green onions, crushed peanuts, and chopped fresh red chili if desired for extra spice. Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, spicy peanut butter ramen noodle dish.
Notes
- Reserve some noodles cooking water to thin the sauce and help it coat the noodles smoothly.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a vegan option.
- Use natural unsweetened peanut butter for a rich, authentic flavor.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the spice level.
- For added protein or texture, consider topping with sliced grilled chicken or tofu.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the noodles at their best texture.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Ramen, Easy Ramen Recipe, Quick Dinner, Spicy Peanut Noodles, Instant Ramen Upgrade
