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You’re 30 minutes away from having Life-ChangingPeanut Butter Noodles that will change your life for the better! They’re covered in a spicy and creamy peanut butter sauce, and so easy to make.

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30-Minute Rice Noodle Recipe

Alright. So I know it’s a tall claim…” Life-changing peanut butter noodles” but I’m serious when I say that these noodles are AMAZING and rival my Ramen Stir Fry Noodles.

These Peanut Butter Noodles are one of those back-pocket recipes you can make with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. That’s one thing I love about Asian noodle recipes, they’re always quick, easy to make, and made with pantry staples! (Make sure to give this Mie Goreng and these Spicy Noodles a try next.)

If you’re a peanut butter lover, this Spicy Baked Peanut Butter Tofu would taste fantastic on top. Maybe finish the meal with these Peanut Butter Blossoms? Kidding. Kind of.

Peanut Butter Noodles Ingredients

Rice noodles: you can use any kind of rice noodles for this recipe. My two favourite types to use are these ones (generally used in Pad Thai), and these ones (generally used in Pad See Ew.) You can always substitute rice noodles with ramen noodles or even just spaghetti noodles if you need.

Green onions and garlic: Please use these fresh! It will make all the difference in the flavour. Don’t substitute with garlic powder.

Soy sauce: regular soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce all work. You can also use tamari or coconut aminos if you prefer

Peanut butter: Any type of peanut butter will work. Classic peanut butter or natural peanut butter. If you want to swap out the peanut butter in this recipe for any reason, you can also use almond butter or tahini.

Maple syrup: This is used to balance the flavour in the sauce. But you can also use agave, honey (if you’re not vegan), coconut sugar or brown sugar.

Sesame oil: this will really bring the peanut butter sauce to the next level. You can technically leave this ingredient out of you don’t have it.

Sriracha: for some spice! You could also use fresh chillies, chilli flakes, or sambal oelek. Don’t like spice? Leave it out.

Best Rice Noodles for Peanut Butter Noodles

There are many different types of rice noodles out there to choose from, so let’s talk about which rice noodles to get your hands on for this dish.

I recommend using rice sticks or flat rice noodles (also sometimes called wide rice noodles or pad see ew noodles.) Both these types of rice noodles have enough surface area to hold onto the peanut butter sauce.

I don’t recommend using vermicelli rice noodles in this recipe because they’re too thin and won’t hold onto the sauce well.

How to Make Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Start by cooking your noodles according to the package directions. Then sautee some green onions and garlic in a pot and add the noodles.

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Next prep the peanut sauce by mixing the sauce ingredients together. Then add the peanut sauce to the pot and mix everything together.

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If the noodles are getting a bit sticky, add a splash of water to help everything mix more easily. Serve immediately and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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Tips for Life-Changing Rice Noodles Recipe

Always taste and adjust the sauce if needed. Depending on how accurately you measure the noodles, you may need a bit more or less sauce.
Don’t overcook the noodles! Thicker rice noodles will be more forgiving when overcooked, but thinner rice noodles tend to get a bit mushy when overcooked. Make sure the noodles are still slightly hard in the center before mixing them into the sauce.
Add any veggies you love to this recipe! Just sautee your veggies in the pot with the onions and garlic and then continue with the recipe. (I like this recipe with some bok choy, snow peas or broccoli!)

How to store and reheat leftover peanut noodles

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a pan.

When reheating, add a small splash of water to help loosen up the noodles if they are clumped together.

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More great recipes to try:

Yaki Udon
Drunken Noodles
Vegan Chickpea Curry
Vegan Bolognese
Veggie Enchiladas
Tofu Teriyaki

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
Lentil Curry
Buckwheat Bread
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
General Tso’s Tofu

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Peanut Butter Rice Noodles

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Author: Jessica Hoffman
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Main
Method: Stir-fry
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan

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Description

These Peanut Butter Noodles are ready in just 20 minutes and are seriously life-changing.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 pack rice noodles, or approx 7oz. (or brown rice noodles)
1 tbsp avocado oil, can sub vegetable oil
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2–4 tbsp water
Sesame seeds & more green onions to top

Sauce

3 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
2 tsp sriracha
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. It’s best to slightly undercook the noodles, as they’ll continue to cook in the pot with the sauce.
Next, prepare the sauce by mixing all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl until well combined. (*see note)
Heat the avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and add the green onions and garlic letting cook for 2 minutes
Add the rice noodles and peanut sauce to the pan and mix everything together. If the noodles are getting sticky, add 2-4 tbsp of water to help everything mix together more easily.
Serve immediately. You can optionally top it off with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

*depending on the brand and type of peanut butter you use, you may need to add a bit more water to the sauce to help incorporate the peanut butter. Creamy or liquidy peanut butter works best.

Always taste and adjust the sauce if needed. Depending on how accurately you measure the noodles, you may need a bit more or less sauce.

Don’t overcook the noodles! Thicker rice noodles will be more forgiving when overcooked, but thinner rice noodles tend to get a bit mushy when overcooked. Make sure the noodles are still slightly hard in the center before mixing them into the sauce.

Add any veggies you love to this recipe! Just sautee your veggies in the pot with the onions and garlic and then continue with the recipe. (I like this recipe with some bok choy, snow peas or broccoli!)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
Calories: 390
Sugar: 8g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4.5g
Protein: 9.5g

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83 comments on “Life-Changing Peanut Butter Noodles”

Natasha — February 29, 2024 @ 8:52 am Reply

Insanely good. Tried this today and your Thai northern style soup and both are life changing!
- Jessica Hoffman — March 4, 2024 @ 4:40 pm Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed the recipe Natasha!
Lisa — July 8, 2023 @ 11:49 am Reply

My new go-to peanut sauce recipe! So easy and so good. If you don’t like spice might recommend cutting sriracha in half (my mom said it was a little too spicy for her), but was a big hit. Saving for future dinners 🙂
- Jessica Hoffman — July 10, 2023 @ 7:58 am Reply
  
  So happy you enjoyed it!
Chantel — March 13, 2023 @ 7:28 pm Reply

Deliciousness, made with some stir fried veggies as no green onion and added siracha to taste. Perfect amount of peanut butter with a slight kick. Love that it is gluten friendly too. Adding this recipe to my rotation
- Jessica Hoffman — March 14, 2023 @ 8:08 am Reply
  
  So glad you enjoyed it!
Carolyn — February 25, 2023 @ 9:53 pm Reply

Much better than expected for how easy this was to make. I also added some hoisin sauce that I had in the fridge to just add a little extra depth of flavor. Super easy and very good.
- Jessica Hoffman — February 28, 2023 @ 2:54 pm Reply
  
  So glad you loved the recipe!
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JoJo — February 13, 2023 @ 12:25 pm Reply

Delicious! I used the 7 oz rice noodles and doubled the peanut sauce because I added 1lb of ground chicken and cooked it in the garlic and onions. I also added a pre cut tub of stir fry veggies from Trader Joe’s that I roasted in the oven first and combined all together! This dish was an amazing hit! Thank you Jess!
- Jessica Hoffman — February 13, 2023 @ 1:31 pm Reply
  
  Happy you enjoyed it! 🙂
Sydney — December 19, 2022 @ 4:42 pm Reply

This was simple and delicious! Great for a quick meal. Would be amazing served with chicken katsu and bok choy. We added ginger and used cashew butter instead!
- Jessica Hoffman — January 3, 2023 @ 2:25 pm Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed!
Brenda — October 13, 2022 @ 10:40 am Reply

I didn’t have sriracha and was making for my 2 year old to eat also so I left it out. But I followed the rest of the ingredients. This was probably the best peanut noodle sauce I have had. Delish. Thank you!
- Jessica Hoffman — October 17, 2022 @ 12:01 pm Reply
  
  So happy you and your 2 year old enjoyed!
Josephine Strøm Hansen — April 3, 2022 @ 7:18 pm Reply

This might actually be life changing!
- Jessica Hoffman — April 5, 2022 @ 1:40 pm Reply
  
  Indeed they are! 🙂
Carla — January 16, 2022 @ 9:07 am Reply

Delicious!!
- Jessica Hoffman — January 17, 2022 @ 5:38 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Carla! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Denise — January 6, 2022 @ 6:01 pm Reply

Doubled the sauce then realized I didn’t have any green onions 😂 used red onion, broccoli, cabbage and celery. It was perfect. Also great sauce, not too sweet.
Kimberly — December 12, 2021 @ 3:17 pm Reply

Do you use natural unsweetened peanut butter? Or regular peanut butter?
- Jessica Hoffman — December 13, 2021 @ 5:13 pm Reply
  
  I use regular peanut butter but have tested the recipe with both and both are delicious! It’s just about personal preference or what you have on hand.
Félicia Anctil — December 1, 2021 @ 3:55 pm Reply

Fast and delicious!!
- Jessica Hoffman — December 2, 2021 @ 4:41 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Felicia! happy you enjoyed!
Megan — October 28, 2021 @ 4:47 pm Reply

Quick easy and delicious! even the kids love it
- Jessica Hoffman — October 29, 2021 @ 8:01 am Reply
  
  Thanks Megan, glad you and your family enjoyed it!
Steph — October 9, 2021 @ 3:37 pm Reply

This is the perfect peanut recipe!!! So delicious and satisfying
- Jessica Hoffman — October 10, 2021 @ 11:19 am Reply
  
  Happy you enjoyed Steph!
Jennie Coleman — September 12, 2021 @ 11:53 pm Reply

My rice noodles came in a slightly larger amount, so I doubled the sauce…I like things extra saucy anyway. And instead of cooking the noodles, I followed the package directions for stir fry and just soaked them in hot water for 10 minutes; they were a perfect texture. Thanks for this great recipe!
- Jessica Hoffman — September 13, 2021 @ 11:43 am Reply
  
  Happy you enjoyed Jennie! 🙂
Kristin Tilley — August 7, 2021 @ 2:00 pm Reply

Absolutely delish and so easy!!!
- Jessica Hoffman — August 9, 2021 @ 3:02 pm Reply
  
  Thanks for the review Kristin! So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Jessica Hendricks — July 5, 2021 @ 2:30 pm Reply
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- Jessica Hoffman — July 12, 2021 @ 5:48 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Jessica! These are definitely one of my favs 🙂
Jeanne — March 31, 2021 @ 7:41 pm Reply

Great inspiration for dinner tonight! I seasoned the noodles with S&P, sesame oil, then tossed in peanut sauce. Top with veggies, cooked tofu, cilantro = Daughter SO HAPPY! Thank you
- Jessica Hoffman — April 1, 2021 @ 7:09 am Reply
  
  Happy you enjoyed the recipe Jeanne! 🙂
Klaudia — March 11, 2021 @ 6:51 pm Reply

It was delicious! I loved it from the first try and I’m sure I’m gonna make it again soon!
- Jessica Hoffman — March 12, 2021 @ 4:09 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Klaudia! Happy you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Leigh Anna Hunt — October 28, 2020 @ 7:58 pm Reply

Phenomenally Yummy and SUPER EASY to make!!
- Jessica Hoffman — October 30, 2020 @ 7:15 pm Reply
  
  So happy you loved them Leigh!
Julia — October 20, 2020 @ 8:18 pm Reply

I was looking for a pasta recipe with peanut sauce and this one popped up in my search results. I’m going to try it right now. Sounds so yummy yet looks so simple!!! 😃
- Jessica Hoffman — October 21, 2020 @ 4:21 pm Reply
  
  Enjoy Julia!
Katy — September 9, 2020 @ 1:43 am Reply

This was a winner! Thank you. Made it with normal noodles, really tasty and very quick and easy.
- Jessica Hoffman — September 9, 2020 @ 9:31 am Reply
  
  Happy you enjoyed Katy 🙂
Kristin — September 1, 2020 @ 4:20 pm Reply

Loved how easy and delish this was. 100% balanced flavors. I always have these pantry staples at home! Definitely going to be making this on the reg.
- Jessica Hoffman — September 6, 2020 @ 9:39 am Reply
  
  Thanks Kristin! Happy you enjoyed 🙂
Kai — May 31, 2020 @ 1:43 am Reply

Gotta start out by admitting- I didn’t follow the recipe. Not really. I made a super pared down version consisting of just a pack of instant Ramen (the noodles, not the flavor pack, which I’d used to make some rice a few days prior), chunky peanut butter, soy sauce, gochujang (in place of the Sriracha), and honey (because we don’t have maple syrup), with no measuring utensils, in a rice cooker. I used the measurements above as a guide and eyeballed approximations.
Having said that, with as *incredible* as the i-don’t-want-to-leave-my-room version is, I cannot *wait* to get my hands on some cilantro and get in the kitchen to make it properly. I can already tell it’s going to be one of the best bowls of noodles I’ve ever had.
- Jessica Hoffman — June 1, 2020 @ 2:17 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Kai! One thing I love about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can use any noodles, any type of sweetener (honey, coconut sugar, regular sugar), and type of spice and any type of peanut butter!
S — April 27, 2020 @ 11:56 pm Reply

Can I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil instead of Sesame Oil? Or is using Sesame Oil essential?
- Jessica Hoffman — April 28, 2020 @ 1:58 am Reply
  
  Hi Luke, Sesame oil isn’t essential however i highly recommend using it in this recipe. Sesame oil is a common ingredient in Asian dishes and adds a very distinct flavour to the dish (it’s not a neutral tasting oil that’s just used for cooking.)
Amie Lauria — January 26, 2020 @ 7:16 pm Reply

So good!!!!
Diane — November 26, 2019 @ 11:54 pm Reply

Absolutely life changing. Love love love!! I could say more but I’m too busy devouring this 🙂
Katie — October 25, 2019 @ 11:06 pm Reply

10/10 Will recommend you EVERYONE! I may be in love with a noodle, Thanks Jess for sharing this!
- Jess — October 26, 2019 @ 1:25 am Reply
  
  Hi Katie, thank you for the review! So happy you loved this recipe!
Mads — March 27, 2019 @ 8:03 pm Reply

This is one of my all time fave recipes! I cook it at least once a week and recommend it to everyone! Thank you so much Jess.
- Jess — March 27, 2019 @ 11:48 pm Reply
  
  Thank you for the review Mads! So happy you love the recipe, this ones also a staple for an easy weeknight dinner in my home too!
Noelene — December 28, 2018 @ 6:43 am Reply

Thankyou for this recipe. I am going to try with zucchini noodles and fish hope it works
- Jess — December 30, 2018 @ 3:56 pm Reply
  
  Your welcome Noelene, enjoy!
Maitane — August 3, 2018 @ 8:17 am Reply

Amazing! 🙂 Need more of these healthy, quick and basic-ingredients recipes please! Thanks!
- Jess — August 4, 2018 @ 1:27 pm Reply
  
  Hi Maitane, thank you very much! glad to hear you liked the recipe 🙂
Melissa — June 19, 2018 @ 12:32 am Reply

These peanut butter noodles are AMAZING! I discovered this recipe yesterday and have already made them twice. Soooooo good. This recipe is a keeper for sure! Thanks!
- Jess — June 19, 2018 @ 2:24 pm Reply
  
  Hi Melissa, thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe as much as I do! Enjoy 🙂
Victoria Ralston — March 23, 2018 @ 1:38 am Reply

I’ve followed your instagram page for a while and for some reason had never gone to your blog for the recipes. I’m so glad I did today because the minute I saw this recipe I knew I wanted to try it. Just made them tonight and added some zucchini and it was amazing. I will be making these again for sure. Thank you!
- Jess — March 23, 2018 @ 6:55 pm Reply
  
  Hi Victoria, glad to have you over on the blog! That sounds delicious to add some zucchini to the recipe. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!:)
Sara S — January 16, 2018 @ 8:18 pm Reply

Question! What kind of peanut butter did you use? I buy natural peanut butter but have found that it sometimes doesn’t blend/melt as well into these types of recipes as regular smooth peanut butter.
- Jess — January 16, 2018 @ 9:48 pm Reply
  
  Hi Sara! I use regular creamy peanut butter for this recipe. I haven’t tried it yet with natural peanut butter but I’m confident it will still work. You may want to blend the sauce in a small blender if you have trouble incorporating the natural peanut butter. This should help it all blend together well!
  - Shauna — January 12, 2020 @ 9:24 pm Reply
    
    I was thinking of trying PB2. Has anyone tried that?
    - Jessica Hoffman — January 13, 2020 @ 3:52 pm Reply
      
      Hi Shauna, I’d recommend using regular peanut butter in this recipe for the creamy richness it adds.
arielle — January 15, 2018 @ 1:48 pm Reply

Perfect mix of spicy and sweet. I’ve been craving this all week!
- Jess — January 15, 2018 @ 9:09 pm Reply
  
  So happy you liked it! It’s one of my favourites!
Larke — January 13, 2018 @ 1:20 pm Reply

These came out perfect! Even my kids loved them thanks for sharing!
- Jess — January 13, 2018 @ 2:26 pm Reply
  
  I’m so happy you like them! They really are so quick and easy to make. Great for kids too!:)
G — January 12, 2018 @ 9:24 pm Reply

I was craving a greasy peanut noodle from a fast food chinese resto, made this instead. LITERALLY CHANGED MY LIFE JESS. LOVE IT!!!
- Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 9:26 pm Reply
  
  Thank you! Adding protein to this is a great idea!
Ver — January 12, 2018 @ 9:13 pm Reply

Is there anything better than peanut butter and noodles?! I truly love this recipe. It’s super simple, cooks fast and is great for when I’m feeling a bit lazy in the kitchen :).
- Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 9:22 pm Reply
  
  Anything with peanut butter right!? Peanut butter & noodles is a match made in heaven! And perfect for a quick and easy meal!
Nisha / @rainbowplantlife — January 8, 2018 @ 1:58 am Reply

I would like to have life-changing peanut butter noodles! Sounds like my perfect kind of meal. Love the photos, Jess!
- Jess — January 8, 2018 @ 4:20 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Nisha! Anything with peanut butter in it and it’ll be life changing for me!:)
Albert Bevia — January 7, 2018 @ 9:35 pm Reply

I am all in on these noodles….this sounds amazing!!! what a grand recipe
- Jess — January 7, 2018 @ 9:44 pm Reply
  
  Thank you Albert! They’re one of my favourites!
Nadia — January 6, 2018 @ 8:56 pm Reply

Mmm I love Asian style noodles, especially with peanut butter! Sounds so delicious and comforting 😀
- Jess — January 7, 2018 @ 9:44 pm Reply
  
  Thanks Nadia! Peanut butter and noodles is a match made in heaven if you ask me;)
- Sacha — January 12, 2018 @ 9:51 pm Reply
  
  Made it and it was absolutely amazing!
  - Jess — January 12, 2018 @ 10:08 pm Reply
    
    So happy you liked this recipe!

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