Spicy Peanut Butter Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are tossed in a creamy peanut sauce with ginger, garlic, sesame, and adjustable chili heat.
On this page: Recipe card · Why you’ll love this recipe · Items needed · Ingredient notes · Tips for this recipe · Serving suggestions · Storage and make-ahead · Common questions
Why you’ll love this recipe
- The ingredient combination. Brown rice noodles, unsalted creamy peanut butter and rice vinegar form the base of this pasta.
- A sauce-and-pasta combination. The method explains when to combine the noodles with the sauce so the texture stays in focus.
- A defined yield. The card makes 4 servings. Use its serving control to scale ingredient amounts, then reassess pan space and cooking time.
Items needed
Gather the tools for the method you plan to use. Alternate cooking methods may need different appliances.
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredient notes
- Grains and starches. Measure brown rice noodles in the form named in the card. A cooked measure is different from a dry measure.
- Optional additions. The card marks red pepper flakes and chili garlic sauce as optional. Account for additions separately when tracking a portion.
- Packaged ingredients. Check labels for your dietary needs and use the products named in the card when matching its nutrition estimates. A brand change can also change salt, sweetness, or thickness.
Spicy Peanut Butter Rice Noodles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook noodles according to the package. Meanwhile, gently sauté garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes, then add ginger for one minute.
- Remove from heat. Whisk in peanut butter, tamari, 1/3 cup hot water, vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup, and optional chili seasonings. Add more hot water gradually to loosen.
- Toss noodles with half the sauce first, adding more to taste. Serve warm, with vegetables or cooked tofu if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Tips for this recipe
- Use the pasta shape and cooking stage described in the card. Different brands and shapes can absorb sauce at different rates.
- When scaling the recipe, increase ingredients together but keep the same doneness checks. A larger batch does not necessarily cook in the same time.
Serving suggestions
Toss or layer the pasta as directed, then divide the finished dish evenly. A simple vegetable side can be served separately.
Storage and make-ahead
Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.
Food-safety reference: USDA leftover-storage guidance.
Common questions
Can I scale the batch?
The serving control adjusts ingredient amounts. Use a pan or pot that fits the batch, and check texture and doneness again because a larger amount can cook differently.
What are the calories and macros per serving?
One serving provides an estimated 763 calories, 19.3 g protein, 109.4 g total carbohydrate, 31 g fat and 4.6 g fiber. One serving is 1/4 of the finished recipe.
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