Spicy Peanut Noodles

If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying meal that’s bursting with flavour, look no further than Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles. This dish combines the rich, creamy goodness of peanut butter with a spicy kick that will make your taste buds sing! It’s surprisingly easy to make, and easily customable- the main ingredients being noodles (of any type), peanut butter and soy sauce, and the heat and spice at can be turned up according to your liking!

Why You’ll Love Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

This Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles recipe is a flavour-packed winner that combines the richness of peanut butter with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes. 

1. Rich & Creamy: The peanut butter adds a velvety, smooth texture that coats the noodles beautifully, creating a comforting and filling dish.
2. Spicy Kick: Whether you love a mild heat or crave a fiery punch, the sriracha gives this dish the perfect level of spice
3. Quick & Easy: With minimal prep time and ingredients, you can whip up this delicious meal in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
4. Customizable: Adjust the spice level, sweetness, and tanginess to suit your tastes. The ingredients are easy to play with, making it the perfect base recipe for creative twists.

Spicy Peanut Noodles

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Course: Main

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½  block firm tofu, chopped in approx 2cm square pieces
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅔ cup peanut butter (preferably crunchy)
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste
• 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
• ⅓-1/2 cup hot water 
• Rice noodles (or other noodles of choice, boiled as per instructions)
• Optional garnishes: Lime juice, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli oil, fresh coriander, fried shallots

Instructions

• Add oil to pan, heat for a few minutes and add chopped firm tofu to pan. Fry on medium heat. After a few minutes add the minced garlic. Fry for around another 8 mins, stir regularly so all sides become golden brown.
• While tofu is cooking add to mixing bowl the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger paste and sriracha. Stir well until smooth.
• Add in bowl hot water and stir further until all smooth.
• When tofu is cooked add cooked noodle and peanut butter mixture to pan. Stir well.
• Srve in bowls. Add optional garnishes: Lime juice, chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, chilli oil, fresh coriander, fried shallots.

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