Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles combine ramen, broccoli, bell pepper, and fresh herbs with a creamy peanut sauce. Sweet chili sauce, lime, garlic, and ginger create a balanced vegetarian dinner with gentle heat.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- medium saucepan
- microwave-safe bowl
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 9 ounces Ramen Noodles seasoning packets discarded
- 24 ounces Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 cubes Garlic frozen and crushed
- 3 cubes Ginger frozen and crushed
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ⅓ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 medium Lime juiced
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper cored seeded and thinly sliced
- 4 medium Green Onions trimmed and chopped
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
- ½ cup Roasted Peanuts chopped
Instructions
- Bring 7 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes or according to the package directions.
- Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.
- Cook the frozen broccoli in the microwave according to the package directions.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute without allowing them to brown.
- Stir in the soy sauce, peanut butter, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and water.
- Cook the peanut sauce for approximately 2 minutes while stirring until smooth and heated through.
- Add the bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, broccoli, and drained noodles.
- Toss until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Divide the noodles among four bowls.
- Garnish with the chopped peanuts and serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve these noodles immediately with lime wedges, extra cilantro, sliced green onions, and chopped peanuts. A crisp cucumber salad or lightly dressed cabbage salad provides a refreshing contrast. Browse our Vegetarian Recipes for more meat-free dinner ideas.Recipe Notes
Use ramen noodles without the seasoning packets because the homemade peanut sauce supplies all the seasoning. Keep the heat low when cooking the garlic and ginger to prevent them from burning. If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in warm water one tablespoon at a time.Variations
Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or extra Thai sweet chili sauce for more heat. Replace the broccoli with sugar snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, or green beans. Firm tofu can be added for extra protein. Browse our Spices and Seasoning Recipes for more ways to adjust the flavour.Wine Advice
An off-dry Riesling softens the chilli heat and complements the lime and peanut sauce. A fragrant Gewürztraminer is another suitable choice for the sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 599 kcal | Carbohydrates: 78 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 1120 mg | Sugar: 15 g