Description
Indulge in the creamy, nutty goodness of Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles. This Asian fusion dish combines the comfort of ramen noodles with a rich peanut sauce that’s both satisfying and flavorful. It’s a vegan-friendly recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick, delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Ramen Noodles:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- ¼ cup hot water (from cooked noodles)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- chopped peanuts and fresh lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Ramen Noodles: Prepare the ramen noodles according to package instructions, discarding the seasoning packets. Drain and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Gradually add the reserved hot noodle water to thin the sauce until smooth and pourable.
- Toss and Garnish: Toss the hot noodles with the peanut sauce until coated. Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with chopped peanuts and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add sautéed veggies, tofu, or shredded chicken for a heartier meal.
- Use sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat.
- This dish can also be enjoyed cold like a noodle salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
