Main Course

Spicy Peanut Noodles

Noodles tossed in a creamy spicy peanut sauce with soy, garlic, lime, and chili for a rich, fast, addictive bowl.

Prep10 mins
Cook8 mins
Total18 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Spicy Peanut Noodles

At a Glance

Spicy Peanut Noodles is a 18-minute main course recipe for 2 servings, built around noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice.

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Main Course
Total time
18 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice

Ingredients

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  • 180 g noodles
  • 3 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp chili oil or hot sauce
  • 1 piece garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • 1 piece spring onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Reserve a little cooking water, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, chili oil, garlic, and warm water.
  3. Add more warm water 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick.
  4. Toss the hot noodles with the sauce until fully coated.
  5. Warm in a pan for 1 minute if needed.
  6. Finish with spring onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Estimate

203 calories
1g protein
7g carbs
19g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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