Ingredients
Noodles
- 16 ounces brown rice noodles
Peanut Sauce
- 3 large cloves garlic (or 4-5 small), finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive or any preferred oil)
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter (low/no salt preferred)
- 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1/3 to 1 cup hot water (to adjust sauce consistency)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for less spice)
- Optional: 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
Garnishes
- Crushed peanuts
- Chopped scallions
- Additional red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the brown rice noodles according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Ginger: Finely mince the garlic and add it to a sauté pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté over low heat for about 2 minutes until the garlic turns golden brown. Add the fresh grated ginger and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce: Remove the pan from the heat and add the peanut butter, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, maple syrup or honey, red pepper flakes, and optional chili garlic sauce. Start by adding 1/3 cup of hot water and whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth. Gradually add more hot water to achieve your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sriracha as needed.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add about half of the peanut sauce to the cooked noodles and mix well to coat evenly. You can add more sauce depending on your preference; the recipe intentionally makes extra sauce to allow for more flavor or addition of proteins and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the noodles garnished with crushed peanuts, chopped scallions, and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy as is or paired with your choice of vegetables or proteins.
Notes
- Using hot water helps the peanut butter mix smoothly into the sauce.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute tamari with regular soy sauce if low sodium is not a concern.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator; reheat gently and add water to loosen before serving.
- Add protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
