# Spicy Peanut Noodles

Slippery noodles in a creamy, spicy peanut sauce with cool cucumber and crushed peanuts on top.

- **Time:** 15 min

- **Servings:** 4 servings

- **Difficulty:** Easy

## Ingredients

- 12 oz spaghetti or lo mein noodles

- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 2 tbsp sriracha, plus more to taste

- 1 tbsp rice vinegar

- 1 tbsp honey

- 1 cucumber, julienned

- 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts

- Add extra sriracha at the table for more heat.

## Instructions

- Cook the noodles in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.

- Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and honey with 3/4 cup of the hot pasta water until smooth.

- Toss the noodles in the sauce, adding more pasta water until silky.

- Top with cucumber and crushed peanuts, and serve warm or at room temperature.

- Add extra sriracha at the table for more heat.

**Tags:** [15-Minute Meals](/recipes/#15-minute), [Budget Recipes](/recipes/#budget)

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- [15-Minute Garlic Butter Pasta](/15-minute-garlic-butter-pasta/)
- [Chicken Stir Fry](/chicken-stir-fry/)
- [Tuna Salad Wrap](/tuna-salad-wrap/)

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does it take to make Spicy Peanut Noodles?

Spicy Peanut Noodles takes about 15 min from start to finish, which makes it a great fit for busy weeknights.

### Can I meal prep Spicy Peanut Noodles?

Yes. Cook Spicy Peanut Noodles as written, let it cool completely, then store it in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

### What can I substitute in Spicy Peanut Noodles?

You can swap the protein for a similar one, like turkey for chicken or chickpeas for white beans, and use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Keep the seasoning amounts the same so the flavor stays balanced.