A spicy, nutty, and savory noodle dish topped with crunchy peanuts and a drizzle of a flavorful sesame peanut oil. This is a dish you won’t want to miss.
Can we all agree that adding peanut butter makes anything taste better? Ok…that may not be completely right, but it’s 80% accurate.
These noodles are coated in a peanut sauce, tossed with a peanut sesame oil, and topped with crunchy, toasted peanuts. It’s a peanut lovers dream right here.
This dish is filled with complex flavors: spicy, nutty, sweet, and savory. It also contains crunchy snap peas, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
This dish does involve multiple steps, but trust me it’s worth it. I’ll help guide you through the process!
Why You’ll Love These Spicy Peanut Ramen Noodles:
They’re spicy, nutty, savory, and sweet. This dish contains all the essential flavors. The red pepper flakes add heat; peanuts, peanut butter, sesame seeds, and sesame oil add nuttiness; honey adds sweetness; and miso paste and soy sauce add savoriness.
It’s easy and quick to make. Yes, this recipe involves multiple steps, but don’t let that intimidate you. This is a pretty easy recipe and is ready in less than 25 minutes!
It’s an ideal meal prep recipe. This recipe is even more flavorful the second day. The noodles soak up all the flavors and are more pronounced the second day. Note: add a touch of water when reheating this dish.
It’s 100% plant-based. This dish contains no animal products and is perfect for someone following a vegan or vegetarian diet. Substitute the honey for maple syrup to make it vegan.
How to Make Spicy Peanut Ramen Noodles:
This is a simple and quick recipe.
- Start by preparing the peanut sesame oil. Combine red pepper flakes and lemon zest in a small bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup sesame oil. Once hot, add chopped peanuts. Toast peanuts for 1-2 minutes until light golden and fragrant. Pour hot oil over red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, whisk together peanut sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbly. Pour in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook ramen noodles according to the package directions. Drain.
- While the ramen is cooking, in the same skillet used to make the oil, melt 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft and translucent. Add snap peas and cook for 2 minutes more until they take on some color.
- Add ramen noodles, the rest of the peanut sauce, and 2 tbsp of peanut sesame oil. Use tongs or chopstick to stir to fully coat noodles and vegetables in sauce and oil.
- Serve noodles and top with sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and optionally a drizzle of peanut sesame oil.
These Spicy Peanut Ramen Noodles are…
- Spicy, nutty, savory, and sweet.
- Easy and quick to make.
- An ideal meal prep recipe.
- 100% plant-based.
- Oh so delicious!
A spicy, nutty, and savory noodle dish topped with crunchy peanuts and a drizzle of a flavorful sesame peanut oil. This is a dish you won't want to miss.
- 3 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- ⅓ cup finely chopped, peanuts
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 ramen squares
- ¼ yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 oz. snap peas
- Sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds
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Start by preparing the peanut sesame oil. Combine red pepper flakes and lemon zest in a small glass bowl.
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In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup sesame oil. Once hot, add chopped peanuts. Toast peanuts for 1-2 minutes until light golden and fragrant. Pour hot oil over red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Stir to combine. Set aside.
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In a saucepan, whisk together peanut sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbly. Pour in a bowl and set aside.
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Cook ramen noodles according to the package directions. Drain.
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While the ramen is cooking, in the same skillet used to make the oil, melt 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Saute for 4-5 minutes until onion is soft and translucent. Add snap peas and cook for 2 minutes more until they take on some color.
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Add ramen noodles, peanut sauce, and 2 tbsp of peanut sesame oil. Use tongs or chopsticks to stir to fully coat noodles and vegetables in sauce and oil.
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Serve noodles and top with sliced green onion, sesame seeds, and optionally a drizzle of peanut sesame oil.
*Recipe makes more peanut sesame oil than needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Heat up for use again.
