Sichuan street vendors discovered peanut butter creates the perfect chili oil emulsion—American PB works better than Chinese peanut paste.
Chili Peanut Butter Noodles
Dive into a bowl of Chili Peanut Butter Noodles that pack a flavorful punch! This dish combines creamy peanut butter and zesty chili paste, creating a deliciously spicy sauce that clings to every noodle. Toss in some fresh veggies for crunch, and you’ve got a quick, satisfying meal that’s sure to excite your taste buds!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 clove garlic
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- 6 oz noodles (170 g)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (56.8 g)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (5 ml)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (22.5 ml)
- 2 tsp sriracha (10 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 2.5 tbsp chili crunch (37.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp noodle water (30 ml)
- Optional: sesame seeds, scallions, chili flakesoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles 1 minute before al dente, reserve some water.
- 2
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together.
- 3
Toss noodles with sauce until evenly coated. Serve with optional garnishes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook noodles to 85% doneness (1-2 minutes under package time) because they'll continue cooking when tossed with hot sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing85% doneness
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water and add it gradually (2-3 tablespoons at a time) to emulsify the peanut butter sauce and achieve silky coating.technique2-3 tablespoons increments
- ✓Warm your peanut butter to 100-110°F before mixing to break down oils and prevent the sauce from seizing when combined with other ingredients.ingredient100-110°F
- ✓Toss noodles with sauce off heat for 30-45 seconds using tongs in lifting motions to create emulsion without breaking delicate noodles.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Balance peanut butter's fat content with acid at a 3:1 ratio (3 parts PB to 1 part rice vinegar/lime juice) to cut richness and brighten flavors.ingredient3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Sichuan street vendors discovered peanut butter creates the perfect chili oil emulsion—American PB works better than Chinese peanut paste.
Chili Peanut Butter Noodles
Dive into a bowl of Chili Peanut Butter Noodles that pack a flavorful punch! This dish combines creamy peanut butter and zesty chili paste, creating a deliciously spicy sauce that clings to every noodle. Toss in some fresh veggies for crunch, and you’ve got a quick, satisfying meal that’s sure to excite your taste buds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 clove garlic
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 1 tbsp honey (15 ml)
- 6 oz noodles (170 g)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (56.8 g)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(3)
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar (5 ml)
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (22.5 ml)
- 2 tsp sriracha (10 ml)
📦Other(3)
- 2.5 tbsp chili crunch (37.5 ml)
- 2 tbsp noodle water (30 ml)
- Optional: sesame seeds, scallions, chili flakesoptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles 1 minute before al dente, reserve some water.
- 2
In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together.
- 3
Toss noodles with sauce until evenly coated. Serve with optional garnishes.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook noodles to 85% doneness (1-2 minutes under package time) because they'll continue cooking when tossed with hot sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing85% doneness
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water and add it gradually (2-3 tablespoons at a time) to emulsify the peanut butter sauce and achieve silky coating.technique2-3 tablespoons increments
- ✓Warm your peanut butter to 100-110°F before mixing to break down oils and prevent the sauce from seizing when combined with other ingredients.ingredient100-110°F
- ✓Toss noodles with sauce off heat for 30-45 seconds using tongs in lifting motions to create emulsion without breaking delicate noodles.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Balance peanut butter's fat content with acid at a 3:1 ratio (3 parts PB to 1 part rice vinegar/lime juice) to cut richness and brighten flavors.ingredient3:1 ratio