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    Spicy Peanut Sauce Noodles

    Published: Mar 11, 2022 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Spicy peanut sauce noodles is easily one of our go-to recipes. It's easy, quick and packed with flavors. It can be eaten as a main dish, but can also be accompanied by other dishes, such as grilled skewered meat. In 25 minutes, you can get a delicious plate of nutty, creamy, chewy noodles.

    Overview of a bowl of spicy peanut butter sauce noodles.
    The sweet, salty and salty peanut sauce pairs perfectly with the chewy noodles.

    The inspiration behind the spicy peanut sauce noodles

    We first tasted peanut butter noodles back when we were living in Shanghai. We instantly fell in love and have always been craving it ever since we moved back to Canada. It's sweet, salty, spicy, savoury, and rich in texture. And since these noodles are served cold, it's also so so refreshing. It's so good, of course we couldn't resist making our own recipe for it! Plus, it's so easy to make and can easily be adaptable with any pantry-stable ingredients.

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    What is peanut sauce

    Peanut sauce is very popular in South East Asia and commonly used as dipping sauce for many dishes, such as skewered meat (satay), spring rolls, gago-gado (an Indonesian salad), and the list goes on! There's so many different ways to make your own depending on your preference.

    Our peanut sauce is made of garlic, chili sauce, sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and sesame oil. The peanut butter we used is the Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter since we like a more uniform texture for the sauce. But you can also use the chunky peanut butter if you like peanut bits in your sauce.

    Side view of a bowl of spicy peanut sauce noodles.
    This creamy and nutty spicy peanut sauce is so delicious, we could eat a jar of it!

    Best chili sauce to use

    Two important ingredients that you might not find as easily in stores are the chili sauce and sweet soy sauce. We used the Indonesian ABC Original Chili Sauce and ABC Kecap Manis. We like the ABC chili sauce since it's on the sweeter side and not too spicy. The ABC kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) is thick in consistency and adds sweetness and great darker color to the sauce. If you cannot find it in your local stores, you can order online or use another chili sauce of your liking and use regular sugar instead of the sweet sauce. Keep in mind each brand of chili sauce is different, and regular sugar doesn't have the same sweetness level as sweet soy sauce, so the quantities would have to be adjusted accordingly. We also added extra chili oil from our favourite Lao Gan Ma Black Bean Chili Sauce for some extra spiciness!

    What type of noodles to use

    The noodles are just as important as the sauce. We want CHEWY noodles. It's so important to the texture of the whole dish and chewy noodles go perfectly with the sauce. We used wheat-based Lanzhou-style noodles that we buy at our local Asian grocery store. You can use any type noodles that you like, as long as they're wheat-based and chewy!

    FAQ's

    Can the sauce be made in advance?

    Yes! You can store it in the fridge in a sealed container up to 5 days.

    How do you reheat it?

    Add a little bit of hot water and mix well.

    What other chili sauce can I use?

    You can essentially swap for any preferred asian hot sauce, such as sriracha and sambal oelek.

    My sauce has thicken and is now clumpy. How do I save it?

    As the sauce sit, it's normal that it will thicken. Just add a few tablespoon of hot water, and mix well!

    Is this dish vegan?

    It sure is! Add tofu for some protein for a well-rounded meal.

    Another side view of the spicy peanut butter noodles.
    Store the leftover sauce in a sealed container and simply reheat with a few drops of hot water.

    Ingredients

    • Garlic,
    • chili sauce: we prefer using ABC sweet chili sauce, but you can substitute for your favorite one,
    • granulated sugar: this is needed to balance the salty side of the side,
    • canola oil,
    • smooth peanut butter: you can substitute for the crunchy kind if you like that texture,
    • water
    • low-sodium soy sauce,
    • sweet soy sauce: the secret to our recipe, it adds a sweet and salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the peanut butter,
    • sesame oil
    • wheat noodles: we like the chewy texture and they are easy to find at the Asian supermarket,
    • Lao Gan Ma black bean chili sauce: it's optional but add an extra kick to the dish,
    • green onions chopped: for topping.

    Instructions

    1. Make your chili paste. In a mortar and pestle, pound together the garlic, chili sauce, and granulated sugar until they form a uniform, relatively smooth saucey paste. Set aside.
    2. Cook the wheat noodles according to the packaging's instructions. Drain off excess water and run cold water through the noodles.
    3. Make your peanut sauce. Heat 1 tbsp of canola oil on a medium-sized pot on medium high heat and stir-fry the chili sauce mixture for about 1 minute. Add the peanut butter and mix well until melted. Add in the water, low-sodium soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and sesame oil and combine well until smooth. Once the sauce looks smooth and slightly thicker (it should have a similar texture to a white pasta sauce), remove from heat.
    4. Assemble your spicy peanut butter noodles. Before serving, run the noodles through cold water again and drain off excess water. Serve the noodles in shallow bowls and pour the sauce over the noodles. Add Lao Gan Ma black bean chili sauce oil and some green onions for topping.
    Overview of a bowl of spicy peanut sauce noodles.

    Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

    Easy, quick and packed with flavors! In 25 minutes, you can get a delicious plate of nutty, creamy, chewy noodles.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, supper
    Cuisine: Asian
    Keyword: noodles
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 408kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 2 tsp chili sauce
    • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
    • 1 tbsp canola oil
    • 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tsp sweet soy sauce
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 200 g wheat noodles
    • Lao Gan Ma black bean chili sauce oil for topping
    • green onions chopped, for topping

    Instructions

    • In a mortar and pestle, pound together the garlic, chili sauce, and granulated sugar until they form a uniform, relatively smooth saucey paste. Set aside.
    • Cook the wheat noodles according to the packaging's instructions. Drain off excess water and run cold water through the noodles.
    • Heat 1 tbsp of canola oil on a medium-sized pot on medium high heat and stir-fry the chili sauce mixture for about 1 minute. Add the peanut butter and mix well until melted. Add in the water, low-sodium soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and sesame oil and combine well until smooth. Once the sauce looks smooth and slightly thicker (it should have a similar texture to a white pasta sauce), remove from heat.
    • Before serving, run the noodles through cold water again and drain off excess water. Serve the noodles in shallow bowls and pour the sauce over the noodles. Add Lao Gan Ma black bean chili sauce oil and some green onions for topping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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