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A bowl of wide, flat noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, garnished with chopped chives. Chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl. The noodles are served on a light-colored, speckled ceramic dish.
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Peanut Noodles Recipe

Upgrade that basic packaged ramen with an incredible creamy, flavorful, and filling garlic confit peanut sauce. Everyone will love this quick and delicious meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: asian pad thai, peanut noodles recipe, peanut sauce
Servings: 2 portions
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 garlic cloves
  • olive oil enough to cover the garlic
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ½ tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ tablespoon soy sauce light sodium
  • 5 tablespoons hot water
  • 140 grams Ramen noodles 70 grams per person
  • scallions, chlli flakes, crushed peanuts, and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • Peel the garlic cloves, add to a small dish or ramekin. Pour olive oil on top. I like to add enough oil to cover the garlic.
    A white ramekin filled with peeled garlic cloves sits on a wooden board, while golden olive oil is being drizzled over the garlic from above with a spoon. Kitchen items are blurred in the background.
  • Cover it and place it in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
  • The garlic should be cooked until it turns light golden and becomes soft enough to poke through with a knife.
    A small white ramekin with roasted garlic cloves in olive oil, resting on a wooden surface. A spoon is placed inside the ramekin, holding some of the caramelized garlic.
  • Boil the ramen noodles on the stove as per the package directions. Mine take about 4 minutes.
    A hand holds a block of uncooked instant ramen noodles over a pot of hot water on a stovetop.
  • 2 minutes before the ramen is done, start on the peanut sauce. With a slotted spoon or fork, remove the garlic and add it to a food processor with the peanut butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, and hot water. Pulse.
    A hand pours clear liquid from a glass bowl into a food processor containing dates, set on a wooden table near a window with sunlight streaming in.
  • Note: the sauce makes enough for two portions (double the ramen if needed). You can also make one very saucy portion but the calories will be high.
    A hand pours creamy brown sauce from a white ramekin onto a plate of cooked fettuccine noodles, set on a wooden surface.
  • Drain the ramen and mix it with the creamy peanut sauce. Enjoy with scallions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, chilli oil, or anything you like on top!
    A bowl of wide, flat noodles tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, garnished with chopped chives. Chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl. The noodles are served on a light-colored, speckled ceramic dish.

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Notes

  • Serving sizes: This recipe makes two servings of sauce. You can split the sauce in half and make one more pack of ramen, or if you like it super saucy feel free to enjoy as a single serving. You could even reserve some as a dip for spring rolls. 
  • Noodles: You can use ramen, udon, or soba noodles for this recipe. 
  • Gluten-free substitutes: For a gluten-free option, use rice noodles. Instead of soy sauce, tamari or coconut aminos are great options. 
  • Nut butter alternatives: Feel free to make the sauce for this Peanut Noodles Recipe with almond butter, Sunbutter, or Tahini in place of peanut butter.
  • Protein options: Add in your favorite proteins like shrimp, chicken, thinly sliced beef, crispy pork, silky tofu, or jammy soy eggs.
  • Veggie add-ins: Try loading this recipe with veggies, such as broccoli, shredded carrots, cucumbers, scallions, edamame and purple cabbage.
  • Toppings: Scallions, sesame seeds, chili oil, and crushed peanuts add the perfect finishing touches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 portion | Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 1686mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
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