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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe

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A delicious and spicy peanut butter noodle dish featuring brown rice noodles tossed in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from peanut butter, garlic, ginger, tamari, and sriracha, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that can be customized with your choice of protein or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 16 ounces brown rice noodles

Sauce

  • 3 large cloves garlic (or 4–5 small cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil preferred)
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/3 to 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, can omit for less spice)
  • Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

Garnish

  • Crushed peanuts
  • Scallions
  • Additional red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Boil Water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil to cook the brown rice noodles.
  2. Cook Noodles: Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Finely mince the garlic cloves and heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a sauté pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic to the pan.
  4. Sauté Garlic and Ginger: Cook the garlic for about 2 minutes or until it turns golden brown. Then add the freshly grated ginger and sauté for an additional minute to release the flavors.
  5. Prepare Sauce: Remove the pan from heat and add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup or honey, red pepper flakes, and optional chili garlic sauce. Start by adding 1/3 cup of hot water and whisk thoroughly to create a smooth sauce.
  6. Adjust Sauce Consistency: Gradually add more hot water (up to 1 cup total) to achieve your preferred sauce thickness. The amount of water needed will depend on the brand of peanut butter and your taste preferences.
  7. Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and adjust the seasoning by adding more soy sauce for saltiness or more sriracha for heat, according to your liking.
  8. Combine Sauce and Pasta: Add about half of the sauce to the drained noodles and toss well to coat evenly.
  9. Adjust Sauce Amount: Taste the noodles and add more sauce if desired. The recipe recommends starting with half the sauce and adding more gradually to suit your preference.
  10. Serve: Plate the noodles and garnish with crushed peanuts, sliced scallions, and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately alongside your choice of vegetables or protein.

Notes

  • Use hot water to mix with the peanut butter as it blends more easily than cold water.
  • The level of spiciness can be adjusted by varying the amount of sriracha, red pepper flakes, and chili garlic sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with chicken, tofu, or a variety of vegetables to make it more substantial.
  • Brown rice noodles provide a gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat pasta.
  • To reduce sodium, opt for low sodium tamari or soy sauce.

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