Description
This Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles recipe combines the comforting texture of classic ramen with a rich, creamy peanut butter sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a simple lunch or dinner, offering a delightful balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors with a touch of spice, all topped with fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 1 (3-ounce) package instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
Sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hot water (from the noodle pot)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the instant ramen noodles according to package directions, but discard the seasoning packet. Once cooked, drain the noodles and reserve about two tablespoons of the hot cooking water.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: While the noodles are cooking, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar or lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, sriracha if using, and the reserved hot water in a small bowl until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Toss the drained noodles with the peanut sauce until they are evenly coated and well mixed, ensuring the noodles have absorbed the creamy sauce.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the noodles warm, topped with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to add texture and freshness.
Notes
- Add cooked vegetables like steamed broccoli, carrots, or snap peas for a heartier meal.
- Top with a fried or soft-boiled egg to increase protein and richness.
- For a gluten-free alternative, use rice noodles or soba noodles instead of instant ramen.
- Adjust sriracha amount to taste for desired spice level.
- Use maple syrup for a vegan-friendly sweetener option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
