Instant Peanut Thai Noodles (Print View)

Creamy peanut sauce coats noodles with chili and fresh toppings for a fast, flavorful dish.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 2 packs instant ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon chili crisp, adjust to taste
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
07 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - 3 to 4 tablespoons hot water, as needed to thin sauce

→ Toppings (optional)

10 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts, chopped
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Cook instant ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooking water.
02 - Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chili crisp, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Gradually add reserved noodle water or hot water one tablespoon at a time until sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - Toss cooked noodles in the prepared sauce until fully coated.
04 - Divide noodles between two serving bowls and garnish with scallions, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.
05 - Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent ten minutes.
  • The sauce coats every strand with a creamy, spicy richness that makes instant noodles feel intentional.
  • Two bowls, endless customization—make it exactly how you want it every single time.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the sauce thoroughly—lumpy peanut butter never fully dissolves once it hits the noodles, and you'll spend the whole bowl frustrated instead of satisfied.
  • The water ratio matters more than you'd think; add it slowly and taste as you go, because your peanut butter brand might be oilier or denser than mine, and that changes everything.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on—the warmth brings out their nutty flavor and changes the whole experience.
  • If you're making this for more than two people, the sauce doubles perfectly, but never double the garlic; one clove per two servings is the magic ratio.
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