Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen: 10-min Thai noodle magic
Transform instant ramen into a Thai-inspired delight with this spicy peanut butter sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful adventure for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces instant ramen noodles
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, or to taste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup hot water, or as needed
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, cilantro, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- While the noodles cook, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sriracha, and minced garlic in a bowl.
- Gradually whisk in the hot water, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Add the drained noodles to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Toss well to coat evenly.
- If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved noodle water to loosen it.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha or chili garlic sauce to control the spice level.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of sesame oil to the sauce.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken, tofu, or vegetables for a more complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 10-15g
- Sodium: Approx. 1200-1500mg
- Fat: Approx. 25-30g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20-23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50-60g
- Fiber: Approx. 4-6g
- Protein: Approx. 15-18g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 0-5mg
